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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.68 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.68 mi
34.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.68 mi
Kilometers
34.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.68 mi
Kilometers
47.76 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raymond
Sat, May 2, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth
Sat, May 2, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth
2026-05-02T22:31
Arrive Raymond
Sat, May 2, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Exeter
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

From Portsmouth
14.8 mi
00h 20m
To Raymond
14.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Portsmouth Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    124 m · 15 sec · Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fleet Street

    141 m · 17 sec · Fleet Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    662 ft · 27 sec · Hanover Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Hampton, Boston

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester

    3185 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter

    2083 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

    16 mi · 18 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont

    1701 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Freetown Road

    2615 ft · 1 min · Freetown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1965 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Epping Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Epping Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Manchester Road

    617 ft · 26 sec · Old Manchester Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wight Street

    788 ft · 22 sec · Wight Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
16 mi · 54%
I 95 South
9.11 mi · 31%
Market Street
1.01 mi · 3%
Epping Street
0.79 mi · 3%
NH 101
0.6 mi · 2%
Freetown Road
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exeter
00h 20m from Portsmouth
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Exeter and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Exeter.

RAIL

Exeter station

1 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

18 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

19 mi away
90 Storey Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Raymond. Straight-line distance: 21.68 mi (34.89 km).

Portsmouth

#1 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population21,557
Coordinates43.0770400, -70.7576600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Raymond

#2 Raymond

Town in New Hampshire

Population10,573
Coordinates43.0362000, -71.1834000
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth (-70.75766, 43.07704)
End: Raymond (-71.1834, 43.0362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth and Raymond. The current time is 22:31:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.