How far is Portsmouth, NH from Newport, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Newport, NH is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
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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 02h 12m.
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.
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
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 Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Newport.
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Start on Congress Street
124 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Fleet Street
141 m · 17 sec · Fleet Street
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
662 ft · 27 sec · Hanover Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
1 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Hampton, Boston
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
3185 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
30.4 mi · 35 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
2480 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
1305 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
47 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 21 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Street
27 m · 3 sec · Park Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Street
7 m · 1 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Newport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 00h 41m
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 Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Newport?
The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Portsmouth and 51.2 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Hooksett
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 Hooksett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Newport. Straight-line distance: 74.01 mi (119.11 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 Newport
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 6,379 |
| Coordinates | 43.3653500, -72.1734200 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-72.17342, 43.36535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $22.93 | $45.86 |
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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