How far is Alton, NH from Goffstown, NH?

The driving distance from Alton, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.36 mi
01h 04m
Flight
35.52 mi
57.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.52 mi
Kilometers
57.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.36 mi
Kilometers
76.22 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goffstown
Tue, May 12, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Alton
Wed, May 13, 12:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alton
2026-05-12T21:52
Arrive Goffstown
Tue, May 12, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Epsom
NH

Epsom, New Hampshire

From Alton
21.6 mi
00h 32m
To Goffstown
25.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alton and Goffstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alton and Goffstown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    102 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1343 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    80 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    20 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  8. 8

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Hackett Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Goffstown Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Goffstown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    1082 ft · 37 sec · Hooksett Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Dunbarton Road

    625 ft · 16 sec · East Dunbarton Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grady Hill Road

    1931 ft · 55 sec · Grady Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Montelona Road

    866 ft · 21 sec · Montelona Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tirrell Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Tirrell Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Street

    1110 ft · 35 sec · Center Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Center Street

    19 m · 4 sec · Center Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Center Street

    2537 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Elm Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alton and Goffstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
20.5 mi · 43%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.31 mi · 9%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 7%
Tirrell Hill Road
2.63 mi · 6%
Elm Street
2.57 mi · 5%
Hooksett Road
2.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Exit the roundabout

20 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epsom
00h 32m from Alton
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Alton and Sunny near Goffstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alton to Goffstown?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Epsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Alton and 25.7 miles from Goffstown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Alton and Sunny near Goffstown.

Stop Ideas Near Epsom

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Epsom, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Epsom.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

16 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

33 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alton and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.17 km).

Alton

#1 Alton

Town in New Hampshire (United States)

Population5,364
Coordinates43.4523000, -71.2175700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Goffstown

#2 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population18,136
Coordinates43.0203600, -71.6003500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.217463, 43.452253)
End: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.86 $8.11 $16.23
Diesel $6.00 $10.01 $20.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Alton and Goffstown. The current time is 21:52:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.