How far is Portsmouth, NH from Meredith, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Meredith, NH is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Meredith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Meredith.
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Start on Congress Street
954 ft · 34 sec · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Cutts Street
139 m · 16 sec · Cutts Street
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Turn slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Exit the rotary onto NH 16 North: Concord, Rochester
2261 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit straight
961 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North, US 4 West
1364 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
20 mi · 26 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton
1684 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Farmington Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Farmington Road
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Continue on NH Route 11
6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11
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Continue on Henry Wilson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Henry Wilson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
604 ft · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Bay Hill Road
2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto East Side Drive
54 m · 5 sec · East Side Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
711 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Mt. Major Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway
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Continue on Mount Major Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road
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Turn right onto Weirs Road
2 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road
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Continue on Endicott Street East
1.4 mi · 3 min · Endicott Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Daniel Webster Highway
24 m · 1 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Endicott Street North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway
36 m · 7 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
82 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Meredith.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spaulding Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
20 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near Meredith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Meredith?
The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Portsmouth and 30.8 miles from Meredith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near Meredith.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Tilton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Meredith. Straight-line distance: 54.77 mi (88.15 km).
#1 Portsmouth
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 21,557 |
| Coordinates | 43.0770400, -70.7576600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meredith
Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 6,476 |
| Coordinates | 43.6575700, -71.5003500 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meredith (-71.50035, 43.65757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.29 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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