How far is Portsmouth Plains, NH from Hampton, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Plains, NH to Hampton, NH is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Plains and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Plains and Hampton.
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Start on Woodworth Avenue
543 ft · 30 sec · Woodworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Middle Road
1188 ft · 38 sec · Middle Road
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Continue on Greenland Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenland Road
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Turn left
1800 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike
6.1 mi · 7 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
3185 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 101 East: Hampton Beaches
3069 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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Turn slight right onto US 1: Hampton, Seabrook
1156 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn left
118 m · 31 sec
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Turn left
20 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
79 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Plains and Hampton.
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.
Blue Star Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike
6.12 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Portsmouth Plains and Mostly Sunny near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Plains to Hampton?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
North Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Portsmouth Plains and 6.5 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Portsmouth Plains and Mostly Sunny near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near North Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hampton.
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Plains and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 8.78 mi (14.13 km).
#1 Portsmouth Plains
Portsmouth Plains is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0570300, -70.7797800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 15,950 |
| Coordinates | 42.9375900, -70.8389400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.838944, 42.937517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.10 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
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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