Origin
Hinsdale, NH
Late night in Hinsdale on Monday
Local time
4:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinsdale, NH to Portsmouth, NH
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
126.5 mi
204 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinsdale, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Portsmouth, NH
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from Hinsdale, NH to Portsmouth, NH covers 126.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.9 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.3 miles from Hinsdale, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Hinsdale, NH to Portsmouth, NH covers 126.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.9 miles in near MA 2 / Concord Turnpike.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 126.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 52.9 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
52.9 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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MA 2 / Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2 / Concord Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
65.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 113B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
6
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
6
115.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
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I 95 / Blue Star Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Blue Star Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
123.3 mi into trip
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~2h 46m in
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I 95 / Blue Star Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 / Blue Star Turnpike toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Maine Points
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, M...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Hinsdale, NH to Portsmouth, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrence along the way.
Lawrence
65.8 mi in
|
~1h 38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 42.9 mi | 50m |
| Mohawk Trail | 36.1 mi | 50m |
| Concord Turnpike | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| Blue Star Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| I 95 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Northfield Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Gulf Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| North Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 42.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale, NH and Portsmouth, NH.
1
Start on River Road
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Road
2
Turn right onto NH 119
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Brattleboro Road
3
Turn right onto NH 63
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Northfield Road
4
Continue on MA 63
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hinsdale Road
5
Continue on MA 63
129 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hinsdale Road
6
Turn straight onto MA 10; MA 63
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Maple Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
8
Continue on Gulf Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Gulf Road
9
Continue on North Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Street
10
Turn left onto MA 2
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on MA 2
36 mi
·
50 min
·
Mohawk Trail
12
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 113B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
15
Merge onto I 495
43 mi
·
50 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Maine Points
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 7
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto Market Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
21
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Congress Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 1
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.3 miles from Hinsdale, NH, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.3 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portsmouth, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hinsdale, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hinsdale, NH
This is one driving day of about 126.5 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hinsdale, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 42.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.3 mi from Hinsdale, NH · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.3 miles from Hinsdale, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Portsmouth, NH
The final approach into Portsmouth, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Portsmouth, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.25 one way
$40.50 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $22.20 | $44.39 |
| premium | $4.83 | $24.04 | $48.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.10 | $56.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Concord Turnpike
(12.3 mi)
$0.86
Blue Star Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.28 | $6.07 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.07 | $5.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.71 | $8.10 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Portsmouth, NH
Late night in Portsmouth on Monday
Local time
4:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hinsdale, NH to Portsmouth, NH covers 126.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.3 miles from Hinsdale, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 126.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 52.9 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hinsdale, NH to Portsmouth, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrence along the way.
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