Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Worcester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

77.4 miles 124.5 km · straight line
96.7 miles estimated 155.6 km · driving distance
1h 57min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
224° SW bearing direction

How far is Portsmouth, New Hampshire from Worcester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Worcester, Massachusetts is 77.4 miles (124.5 km) as the crow flies. Worcester, Massachusetts is located SW of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 96.7 miles, taking about 1h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Portsmouth, New Hampshire in New Hampshire and Worcester, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. 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 Worcester, Massachusetts. 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 Worcester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 57min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 20min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 51min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portsmouth, New Hampshire & Worcester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
43.08°N, 70.76°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Worcester, Massachusetts
42.26°N, 71.80°W
America/New_York
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 321.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients