How far is Portsmouth Plains, NH from Portsmouth, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Plains, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
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 00h 06m.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Plains and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Plains and Portsmouth.
-
1
Start on Woodworth Avenue
543 ft · 29 sec · Woodworth Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Middle Road
3134 ft · 1 min · Middle Road
-
3
Keep slight left to continue on Middle Road
1301 ft · 50 sec · Middle Road
-
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Middle Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Middle Street
-
5
Turn right onto Court Street
1175 ft · 46 sec · Court Street
-
6
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
628 ft · 23 sec · Pleasant Street
-
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Congress Street
4 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
-
8
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Plains and Portsmouth.
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.
Middle Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Middle Street
0.77 mi · 00h 02m
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 Slight Chance Light Rain near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Plains to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
New Castle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.1 miles from Portsmouth Plains and 1 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.29 one way or $0.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Portsmouth Plains and Slight Chance Light Rain near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near New Castle
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 New Castle.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Plains and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 1.78 mi (2.86 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 Portsmouth
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 21,557 |
| Coordinates | 43.0770400, -70.7576600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.10 | $0.29 | $0.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $0.33 | $0.66 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $0.36 | $0.72 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $0.44 | $0.88 |
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 · Nov 09, 2026