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

373.8 miles 601.5 km · straight line
448.5 miles estimated 721.8 km · driving distance
9h 1min estimated drive time
CAD 73 - CAD 90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Halifax from Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

The distance from Halifax to Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 373.8 miles (601.5 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, New Hampshire is located WSW of Halifax. By car, the driving distance is approximately 448.5 miles, taking about 9h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Halifax is in Nova Scotia, Canada, while Portsmouth, New Hampshire is in New Hampshire, United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Halifax 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 Halifax to Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 1min CAD 73 - CAD 90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 49min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 34min $54–$157* Comfort

Quick Facts

Halifax
44.65°N, 63.58°W
America/Halifax
0m 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 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients