How far is Windham, NH from Portsmouth Plains, NH?
The driving distance from Windham, NH to Portsmouth Plains, NH is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 59m.
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 Windham and Portsmouth Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windham and Portsmouth Plains.
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Start on the route
77 m · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
742 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Lowell Road
754 ft · 21 sec · Lowell Road
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Turn right onto Indian Rock Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
3126 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
1938 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Loop Connector
76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.1 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 33: Greenland, Portsmouth
2342 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on NH 33: Greenland, Portsmouth
1040 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Greenland Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Greenland Road
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Continue on Middle Road
1188 ft · 37 sec · Middle Road
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Turn right onto Woodworth Avenue
543 ft · 24 sec · Woodworth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodworth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Windham and Portsmouth Plains.
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 North
Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Windham and Mostly Cloudy near Portsmouth Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Windham to Portsmouth Plains?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Windham and 22.6 miles from Portsmouth Plains.
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 13.3 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 4:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Windham and Mostly Cloudy near Portsmouth Plains.
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 Windham and Portsmouth Plains. Straight-line distance: 31.9 mi (51.34 km).
#1 Windham
City in New Hampshire
| Population | 14,865 |
| Coordinates | 42.8006400, -71.3042300 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth Plains
Portsmouth Plains is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0570300, -70.7797800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portsmouth Plains (-70.77978, 43.05703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
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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