Fall River to Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Road Trip Guide & Distance

97.2 miles 156.4 km · straight line
121.5 miles estimated 195.5 km · driving distance
2h 27min estimated drive time
$12 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fall River from Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

The distance from Fall River to Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 97.2 miles (156.4 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, New Hampshire is located NNE of Fall River. By car, the driving distance is approximately 121.5 miles, taking about 2h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Fall River in Massachusetts and Portsmouth, New Hampshire in New Hampshire.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Fall River 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 Fall River to Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 27min $12 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 56min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 20min $15–$43* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fall River & Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Quick Facts

Fall River
41.70°N, 71.16°W
America/New_York
33m 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 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 256.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients