How far is Portsmouth, NH from Rye, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Rye, NH is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Rye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Rye.
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Start on Congress Street
954 ft · 35 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Middle Street
1624 ft · 1 min · Middle Street
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Turn left onto Miller Avenue
2342 ft · 1 min · Miller Avenue
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Continue on Sagamore Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Sagamore Avenue
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Continue on Sagamore Road
973 ft · 24 sec · Sagamore Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sagamore Road
30 m · 2 sec · Sagamore Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sagamore Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sagamore Road
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Turn slight right onto Wallis Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Wallis Road
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
631 ft · 17 sec · Washington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Rye.
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.
Sagamore Road
Exit the roundabout onto Sagamore Road
1.53 mi · 00h 03m
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 leaving Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near Rye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Rye?
The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
New Castle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Portsmouth and 2.6 miles from Rye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near Rye.
Stop Ideas Near New Castle
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 New Castle.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Rye. Straight-line distance: 4.45 mi (7.16 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 Rye
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,478 |
| Coordinates | 43.0134200, -70.7708900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rye (-70.77089, 43.01342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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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