Origin
Portsmouth, NH
Night in Portsmouth on Tuesday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth, NH to Deerfield, NH
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
125.7 mi
202 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
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6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portsmouth, NH
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Deerfield, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Portsmouth, NH to Deerfield, NH covers 125.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, US 4, Dover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.9 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.24 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
62.8 miles from Portsmouth, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Portsmouth, NH to Deerfield, NH covers 125.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m, 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 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 48.9 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 0.2 miles in near Maplewood Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 125.7 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 0.2 miles (Maplewood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (NH 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Maplewood Avenue
Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
2.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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NH 16
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 16 toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North, US 4 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North, U...
8
6.3 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 4
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4: Dover Point Road, Durham-UNH, Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward US 4: Dover Point Road, Durham-UNH, Conc...
10
6.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4 toward US 4: Durham-UNH, Concord
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 6
Toward US 4: Durham-UNH, Concord
8
118.6 mi into trip
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~2h 37m in
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US 3
Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35
Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Portsmouth, NH and Deerfield, NH, road signs point toward Concord and Lancaster.
Concord
6.6 mi in
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~11m
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via US 4
Lancaster
118.6 mi in
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~2h 37m
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via US 3
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 48.9 mi | 52m |
| US 4 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Dover Road | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| Piscataqua Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Franconia Notch Parkway | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| US 3 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 48.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth, NH and Deerfield, NH.
1
Start on US 1
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Congress Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Maplewood Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto Cutts Street
455 ft
·
15 sec
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Cutts Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 1 Bypass
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 Bypass
5
Continue on NH 16
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
NH 16
Toward NH 16 North: Concord, Rochester
6
Take the exit onto NH 16
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
NH 16
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 16
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
NH 16
Toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North, US 4 West
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto US 4; NH 16
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
9
Take the exit onto US 4
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 4
Exit 6
Toward US 4: Dover Point Road, Durham-UNH, Concord
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 4
Exit 6
Toward US 4: Durham-UNH, Concord
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto US 4
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 4
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 4
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Boston Harbor Road
13
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Boston Harbor Road
14
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Scammell Bridge
15
Continue on US 4
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Piscataqua Road
16
Enter roundabout onto US 4
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Road
17
Continue on US 4
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Concord Road
18
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
19
Continue on US 4
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 4
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
265 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dover Road
23
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
25
Take the exit onto US 4
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 4
Toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth
26
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
27
Continue on I 93
49 mi
·
52 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
28
Continue on I 93
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Franconia Notch Parkway
29
Take the exit onto US 3
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 3
Exit 35
Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn right onto Gale River Loop Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Gale River Loop Road
31
Continue on Gale River Loop Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Gale River Loop Road
32
Arrive at destination
Gale River Loop Road
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 62.8 miles from Portsmouth, NH, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.9 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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 33m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deerfield, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Portsmouth, 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.
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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 Portsmouth, NH
This is one driving day of about 125.7 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Portsmouth, 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 Styles Bridges Highway for about 48.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.8 mi from Portsmouth, NH · 1h 33m 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 62.8 miles from Portsmouth, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deerfield, NH
The final approach into Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, 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
$20.24 one way
$40.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $22.26 | $44.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $24.07 | $48.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.75 | $55.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.29
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(7.8 mi)
$0.54
Old Turnpike Road
(5.1 mi)
$0.35
Spaulding Turnpike
(3.8 mi)
$0.27
Old Concord Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
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
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.20 | $6.03 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.60 | $8.04 |
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
Deerfield, NH
Night in Deerfield on Tuesday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
1 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 51m 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 Portsmouth, NH to Deerfield, NH covers 125.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, US 4, Dover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.8 miles from Portsmouth, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.24 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 18 significant decision points across 125.7 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 0.2 miles (Maplewood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (NH 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Portsmouth, NH and Deerfield, NH, road signs point toward Concord and Lancaster.
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