How far is Portsmouth, NH from Windham, NH?

The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Windham, NH is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.29 mi
00h 50m
Flight
33.6 mi
54.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.6 mi
Kilometers
54.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.29 mi
Kilometers
74.5 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windham
Sat, May 2, 3:10 PM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth
Sat, May 2, 4:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth
2026-05-02T14:19
Arrive Windham
Sat, May 2, 3:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
South Hampton
NH

Town in New Hamsphire

From Portsmouth
23.4 mi
00h 25m
To Windham
22.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Portsmouth Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1920 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    1573 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    137 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Indian Rock Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Indian Rock Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lowell Road

    61 m · 8 sec · Lowell Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
16.3 mi · 35%
I 95 South
9.25 mi · 20%
Blue Star Turnpike
7.67 mi · 17%
I 93 North
6.24 mi · 13%
Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 7%
Indian Rock Road
1.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hampton
00h 25m from Portsmouth
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near Windham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

South Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Portsmouth and 22.9 miles from Windham.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near Windham.

Stop Ideas Near South Hampton

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

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

BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

8 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Haverhill station

16 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

24 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Windham. Straight-line distance: 33.6 mi (54.08 km).

Portsmouth

#1 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Windham

City in New Hampshire

Population14,865
Coordinates42.8006400, -71.3042300
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)
End: (-71.304271, 42.800568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.43
Round trip
$12.86
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.43 $12.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.26 $14.53
Premium $4.86 $7.92 $15.84
Diesel $6.00 $9.78 $19.55

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth and Windham. The current time is 14:19:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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