How far is Walpole, NH from Portsmouth, NH?

The driving distance from Walpole, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
122.82 mi
02h 08m
Flight
84.19 mi
135.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.19 mi
Kilometers
135.49 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.82 mi
Kilometers
197.66 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 5:56 PM EDT
Return by in Walpole
Thu, Oct 15, 8:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walpole
2026-10-15T15:47
Arrive Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 5:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walpole
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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Walpole
61.3 mi
01h 04m
To Portsmouth
61.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
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 Walpole and Portsmouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1213 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Street

    2655 ft · 2 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellows Falls Road

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Bellows Falls Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 East, NH 10 North: Concord, Newport

    1807 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  7. 7

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    30.5 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    2454 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  24. 24

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

    16 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
31.3 mi · 25%
Franklin Pierce Highway
24.2 mi · 20%
Bellows Falls Road
14.8 mi · 12%
NH 9 East
11.7 mi · 10%
Blue Star Turnpike
9.18 mi · 7%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

30.5 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
84.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
01h 04m from Walpole
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Walpole 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 Walpole to Portsmouth?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Walpole and 61.5 miles from Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.64 one way or $37.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hopkinton, 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 Hopkinton.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walpole and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 84.19 mi (135.49 km).

Walpole

#1 Walpole

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,032
Coordinates43.0795200, -72.4259200
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Portsmouth

#2 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population21,557
Coordinates43.0770400, -70.7576600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.425771, 43.079499)
End: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $18.64
Round trip
$37.27
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $18.64 $37.27
Mid-grade $4.88 $21.20 $42.39
Premium $5.34 $23.16 $46.33
Diesel $6.35 $27.57 $55.14

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 Walpole and Portsmouth. The current time is 15:47:54.

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.