How far is Seabrook, NH from Portsmouth, NH?

The driving distance from Seabrook, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.97 mi
00h 18m
Flight
13.84 mi
22.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.84 mi
Kilometers
22.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.97 mi
Kilometers
25.7 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM EDT
Return by in Seabrook
Thu, Oct 15, 4:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seabrook
2026-10-15T15:48
Arrive Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seabrook
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Hampton
NH

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Seabrook
8 mi
00h 09m
To Portsmouth
8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Seabrook Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Thursday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Portsmouth Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
60°F
This Afternoon
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    585 ft · 20 sec · Lafayette Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1560 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Hampton, Portsmouth

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Congress Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Turnpike
14.3 mi · 89%
Market Street
1.01 mi · 6%
I 95 North
0.26 mi · 2%
Lafayette Road
0.11 mi · 1%
Congress Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

7.83 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hampton
00h 09m from Seabrook
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Seabrook 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 Seabrook to Portsmouth?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 8 miles from Seabrook and 8 miles from Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.40 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seabrook and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.

Stop Ideas Near North Hampton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Hampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hampton.

RAIL

Exeter station

10 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

10 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

19 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

20 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seabrook and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 13.84 mi (22.27 km).

Seabrook

#1 Seabrook

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population8,844
Coordinates42.8948100, -70.8711600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Portsmouth

#2 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population21,557
Coordinates43.0770400, -70.7576600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.871173, 42.894781)
End: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.40
Round trip
$4.81
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $2.40 $4.81
Mid-grade $4.88 $2.74 $5.47
Premium $5.34 $2.99 $5.98
Diesel $6.35 $3.56 $7.11

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Seabrook and Portsmouth. The current time is 15:48:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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