How far is Portsmouth, NH from Sandown, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Sandown, NH is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
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 Sandown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Sandown.
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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
11.4 mi · 13 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
1270 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Calef Highway
2443 ft · 1 min · Calef Highway
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Continue on Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Middle Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Brentwood Road
1809 ft · 37 sec · Brentwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Red Brook Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Red Brook Road
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Turn left onto Danville Road
725 ft · 17 sec · Danville Road
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Turn right onto South Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Road
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Turn left onto Sandown Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Sandown Road
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Continue on Fremont Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Fremont Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Sandown.
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
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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 Sunny near Sandown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Sandown?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Portsmouth and 17.5 miles from Sandown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portsmouth and Sunny near Sandown.
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 Sandown. Straight-line distance: 23.99 mi (38.61 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 Sandown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 6,551 |
| Coordinates | 42.9287000, -71.1870100 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandown (-71.18701, 42.9287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $7.81 | $15.63 |
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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