How far is Rye, NH from Portsmouth, NH?
The driving distance from Rye, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rye and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye and Portsmouth.
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Start on Washington Road
631 ft · 17 sec · Washington Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Wallis Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Wallis Road
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Continue on Sagamore Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sagamore Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sagamore Road
29 m · 2 sec · Sagamore Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sagamore Road
973 ft · 24 sec · Sagamore Road
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Continue on Sagamore Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Sagamore Avenue
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Continue on Miller Avenue
2342 ft · 1 min · Miller Avenue
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Turn right onto Middle Street
1020 ft · 36 sec · Middle Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1175 ft · 44 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
628 ft · 21 sec · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Congress Street
4 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rye 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.
Sagamore Road
Continue on Sagamore Road
1.53 mi · 00h 03m
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 Sunny leaving Rye and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rye to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 2.7 miles from Rye and 2.6 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rye and Mostly Sunny 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 Rye and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 4.45 mi (7.16 km).
#1 Rye
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,478 |
| Coordinates | 43.0134200, -70.7708900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $3.95 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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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