How far is Portsmouth Plains, NH from Windham, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Plains, NH to Windham, NH is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Plains and Windham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Plains and Windham.
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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
6.3 mi · 7 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
16.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
1920 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
1573 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 111: Windham, North Salem
137 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Indian Rock Road
2 mi · 4 min · Indian Rock Road
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Turn left onto Lowell Road
61 m · 8 sec · Lowell Road
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 5 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 Windham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Portsmouth Plains and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Windham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Plains to Windham?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Portsmouth Plains and 22.3 miles from Windham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Portsmouth Plains and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Windham.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Haverhill station
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Plains and Windham. Straight-line distance: 31.9 mi (51.34 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 Windham
City in New Hampshire
| Population | 14,865 |
| Coordinates | 42.8006400, -71.3042300 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.304271, 42.800568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
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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