How far is Portsmouth, NH from North Hampton, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to North Hampton, NH is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and North Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and North Hampton.
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Start on Congress Street
954 ft · 35 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Middle Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Middle Street
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Continue on Lafayette Road
2995 ft · 2 min · Lafayette Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Road
6.9 mi · 13 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1619 ft · 33 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right
20 m · 5 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 North Hampton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lafayette Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Road
6.85 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain leaving Portsmouth and Rain near North Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to North Hampton?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Portsmouth and 4.4 miles from North Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Portsmouth and Rain near North Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Rye
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rye.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and North Hampton. Straight-line distance: 8.08 mi (13.01 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 North Hampton
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 4,485 |
| Coordinates | 42.9725900, -70.8297800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hampton (-70.82978, 42.97259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.29 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
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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