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

116.3 miles 187.2 km · straight line
145.4 miles estimated 234 km · driving distance
2h 56min estimated drive time
$14 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Portsmouth, New Hampshire from Waterville?

The distance from Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Waterville is 116.3 miles (187.2 km) as the crow flies. Waterville is located NNE of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 145.4 miles, taking about 2h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Portsmouth, New Hampshire in New Hampshire and Waterville in Maine.

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 Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Waterville. 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 Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Waterville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 56min $14 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 31min $12–$22* Budget
Train ~2h 47min $17–$51* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portsmouth, New Hampshire & Waterville

Quick Facts

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
43.08°N, 70.76°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Waterville
44.55°N, 69.63°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 39 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 214.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients