How far is Portsmouth, NH from Stratham, NH?

The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Stratham, NH is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
11.33 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.69 mi
13.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.69 mi
Kilometers
13.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.33 mi
Kilometers
18.24 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stratham
Thu, Oct 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive Stratham
Thu, Oct 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenland
NH

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Portsmouth
5.7 mi
00h 10m
To Stratham
5.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Portsmouth Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
60°F
This Afternoon
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Stratham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Stratham.

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1835 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Greenland Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Greenland Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Portsmouth Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stratham Traffic Circle

    2036 ft · 49 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue

    151 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Stratham.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Avenue
4.85 mi · 43%
I 95 South
2.81 mi · 25%
Greenland Road
2.19 mi · 19%
Market Street
1.01 mi · 9%
Stratham Traffic Circle
0.19 mi · 2%
Hanover Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth Avenue

Continue on Portsmouth Avenue

4.56 mi · 00h 08m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
8.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenland
00h 10m from Portsmouth
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Sunny near Stratham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Stratham?

The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Greenland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Portsmouth and 5.7 miles from Stratham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portsmouth and Sunny near Stratham.

Stop Ideas Near Greenland

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 Greenland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.6 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 10.9 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 Greenland.

BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

4 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

12 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

14 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

18 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Stratham. Straight-line distance: 8.69 mi (13.98 km).

Portsmouth

#1 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Stratham

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Population7,579
Coordinates43.0239800, -70.9136700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth (-70.75766, 43.07704)
End: Stratham (-70.91367, 43.02398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.51 L · about $1.72
Round trip
$3.44
0.8 gal · 3.02 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $1.72 $3.44
Mid-grade $4.88 $1.95 $3.91
Premium $5.34 $2.13 $4.27
Diesel $6.35 $2.54 $5.08

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth and Stratham. The current time is 17:43:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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