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

100 miles 160.9 km · straight line
125 miles estimated 201.1 km · driving distance
2h 31min estimated drive time
$12 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is New Bedford from Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

The distance from New Bedford to Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 100 miles (160.9 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, New Hampshire is located N of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 125 miles, taking about 2h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — New Bedford 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. 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 New Bedford 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 New Bedford to Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 31min $12 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 1min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 23min $15–$44* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Bedford & Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Quick Facts

New Bedford
41.64°N, 70.93°W
America/New_York
29m 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 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 249.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients