Amesbury to Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Road Trip Guide & Distance

17.5 miles 28.1 km · straight line
22.7 miles estimated 36.5 km · driving distance
27min estimated drive time
$2 - $3 estimated fuel cost
~32min flight time · usually no direct flights
30° NNE bearing direction

How far is Amesbury from Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

The distance from Amesbury to Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 17.5 miles (28.1 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, New Hampshire is located NNE of Amesbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 22.7 miles, taking about 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 32min. Both are located in United States — Amesbury in Massachusetts and Portsmouth, New Hampshire in New Hampshire.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amesbury and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Amesbury to Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27min $2 - $3 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Amesbury & Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Quick Facts

Amesbury
42.86°N, 70.93°W
America/New_York
17m elevation
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
43.08°N, 70.76°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 6 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients