How far is Portsmouth, NH from Wilton, NH?

The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Wilton, NH is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.66 mi
01h 33m
Flight
51.99 mi
83.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.99 mi
Kilometers
83.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.66 mi
Kilometers
110.5 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:24 PM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 7:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth
2026-10-15T16:51
Arrive Wilton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Candia
NH

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

From Portsmouth
34.2 mi
00h 46m
To Wilton
34.4 mi
00h 46m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.4 mi · 38 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wilton Road

    2155 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    158 m · 28 sec · Madison Street

  17. 17

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

    2506 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
32.4 mi · 47%
NH 101 West
19.4 mi · 28%
I 95 South
9.11 mi · 13%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 5%
Market Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Exeter-Hampton Expressway

Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

32.4 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 46m from Portsmouth
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near Wilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Portsmouth and 34.4 miles from Wilton.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.39 one way or $20.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Candia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Candia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 51.99 mi (83.67 km).

Portsmouth

#1 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Wilton

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,838
Coordinates42.8434200, -71.7350700
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth (-70.75766, 43.07704)
End: Wilton (-71.73507, 42.84342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $10.39
Round trip
$20.78
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $10.39 $20.78
Mid-grade $4.88 $11.82 $23.64
Premium $5.34 $12.92 $25.83
Diesel $6.35 $15.37 $30.74

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 Wilton. The current time is 16:51:22.

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.