How far is Portsmouth, NH from Winchester, NH?

The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Winchester, NH is about 119.3 miles (192 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.28 mi
02h 40m
Flight
84.87 mi
136.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.87 mi
Kilometers
136.59 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.28 mi
Kilometers
191.96 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Thu, Oct 15, 5:24 PM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 8:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth
2026-10-15T14:44
Arrive Winchester
Thu, Oct 15, 5:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Hollis
NH

Town in Oklahoma

From Portsmouth
59.5 mi
01h 20m
To Winchester
59.8 mi
01h 20m

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
58°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 Winchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    30.6 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1931 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Winchendon

    1527 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Front Street

    1027 ft · 21 sec · Front Street

  22. 22

    Continue on School Street

    3 mi · 3 min · School Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 12

    2.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 12

  24. 24

    Continue on NH Route 12 South

    2.6 mi · 3 min · NH Route 12 South

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto NH Route 119 West

    1295 ft · 40 sec · NH Route 119 West

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Templeton Turnpike

    626 ft · 21 sec · Templeton Turnpike

  27. 27

    Turn right

    25 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto NH Route 119 West

    1.4 km · 2 min · NH Route 119 West

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Columbia Road

    1883 ft · 1 min · Columbia Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto State Route 119

    3 mi · 6 min · State Route 119

  31. 31

    Continue on Fitzwilliam Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Fitzwilliam Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Winchester Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Winchester Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Richmond Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Richmond Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
41.7 mi · 35%
Concord Turnpike
12.2 mi · 10%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 9%
I 95 South
9.25 mi · 8%
Blue Star Turnpike
7.67 mi · 6%
West Main Street
6.07 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

30.6 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollis
01h 20m from Portsmouth
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.3 miles (192 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Hollis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Portsmouth and 59.8 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.08 one way or $36.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hollis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hollis, 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 Hollis.

BUS

Nashua, NH

9 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

41 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

45 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 84.87 mi (136.59 km).

Portsmouth

#1 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Winchester

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,217
Coordinates42.7734200, -72.3831400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth (-70.75766, 43.07704)
End: Winchester (-72.38314, 42.77342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.93 L · about $18.08
Round trip
$36.16
8.42 gal · 31.86 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $18.08 $36.16
Mid-grade $4.88 $20.56 $41.12
Premium $5.34 $22.47 $44.94
Diesel $6.35 $26.74 $53.48

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 Winchester. The current time is 14:44:36.

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.