How far is Suncook, NH from Portsmouth, NH?

The driving distance from Suncook, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.82 mi
00h 59m
Flight
35.28 mi
56.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.28 mi
Kilometers
56.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.82 mi
Kilometers
80.18 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM EDT
Return by in Suncook
Thu, Oct 15, 6:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suncook
2026-10-15T16:05
Arrive Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suncook
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Suncook
25.6 mi
00h 29m
To Portsmouth
24.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 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 Suncook and Portsmouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Hooksett Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Hooksett Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Londonderry Turnpike

    4 mi · 8 min · Londonderry Turnpike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth

    1255 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth, Boston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, Maine, Pease International Tradeport

    2454 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  15. 15

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

    16 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suncook 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
29.6 mi · 59%
Blue Star Turnpike
9.18 mi · 18%
Londonderry Turnpike
4.04 mi · 8%
Hooksett Road
3.93 mi · 8%
Pleasant Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Market Street
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight left

29.3 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 29m from Suncook
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Suncook 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 Suncook to Portsmouth?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Suncook and 24.2 miles from Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Epping, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Epping.

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suncook and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 35.28 mi (56.77 km).

Suncook

#1 Suncook

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population5,379
Coordinates43.1306400, -71.4531200
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Portsmouth

#2 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population21,557
Coordinates43.0770400, -70.7576600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.453129, 43.130597)
End: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.11
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $7.56 $15.11
Mid-grade $4.88 $8.60 $17.19
Premium $5.34 $9.39 $18.79
Diesel $6.35 $11.18 $22.36

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 Suncook and Portsmouth. The current time is 16:05:16.

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.