How far is Portsmouth, NH from Raymond, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Raymond, NH is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Raymond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Raymond.
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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
16 mi · 18 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
1701 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Freetown Road
2615 ft · 1 min · Freetown Road
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Turn left
1965 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Epping Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Epping Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
21 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Manchester Road
617 ft · 26 sec · Old Manchester Road
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Turn left onto Wight Street
788 ft · 22 sec · Wight Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wight Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Raymond.
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.
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
16 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near Raymond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Raymond?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Portsmouth and 14.9 miles from Raymond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near Raymond.
Stop Ideas Near Exeter
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 Exeter.
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Raymond. Straight-line distance: 21.68 mi (34.89 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 Raymond
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 10,573 |
| Coordinates | 43.0362000, -71.1834000 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raymond (-71.1834, 43.0362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.95 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
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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