How far is Portsmouth, NH from Tilton, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Tilton, NH is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
Epsom, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Tilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Tilton.
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Start on Congress Street
954 ft · 34 sec · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Cutts Street
139 m · 16 sec · Cutts Street
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Turn slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Exit the rotary onto NH 16 North: Concord, Rochester
2261 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit straight
961 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North, US 4 West
1364 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
3.8 mi · 5 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Dover Point Road, Durham-UNH, Concord
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 4: Durham-UNH, Concord
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
1833 ft · 52 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boston Harbor Road
37 m · 3 sec · Boston Harbor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Boston Harbor Road
811 ft · 22 sec · Boston Harbor Road
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Continue on Scammell Bridge
1132 ft · 28 sec · Scammell Bridge
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Continue on Piscataqua Road
8.8 mi · 14 min · Piscataqua Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
48 m · 5 sec · Concord Road
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
2575 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road
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Continue on Old Concord Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Dover Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road
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Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin
1220 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Mountain Road
1017 ft · 29 sec · Highland Mountain Road
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Turn slight right onto Summer Street
83 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Summer Street
3228 ft · 2 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Elm Street
851 ft · 25 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto School Street
81 m · 11 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
29 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Tilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 93 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
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 Cloudy leaving Portsmouth and Sunny near Tilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Tilton?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Epsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Portsmouth and 31.2 miles from Tilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.45 one way or $18.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Portsmouth and Sunny near Tilton.
Stop Ideas Near Epsom
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Epsom.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Tilton. Straight-line distance: 48.85 mi (78.62 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 Tilton
Town located in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 3,556 |
| Coordinates | 43.4423000, -71.5889600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tilton (-71.58896, 43.4423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $9.45 | $18.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
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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