How far is Amherst, NH from Goffstown, NH?

The driving distance from Amherst, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.55 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.05 mi
17.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.05 mi
Kilometers
17.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.55 mi
Kilometers
25.03 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goffstown
Sat, Apr 25, 5:20 PM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Sat, Apr 25, 5:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-25T16:54
Arrive Goffstown
Sat, Apr 25, 5:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bedford
NH

City in New Hampshire, USA

From Amherst
7.8 mi
00h 12m
To Goffstown
7.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Amherst Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1254 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wallace Road

    6.4 mi · 15 min · Wallace Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Mast Street

    29 m · 3 sec · South Mast Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    1620 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amherst Street
8.22 mi · 53%
Wallace Road
6.36 mi · 41%
South Mast Street
0.65 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wallace Road

Turn left onto Wallace Road

6.36 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 12m from Amherst
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Goffstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Amherst and 7.8 miles from Goffstown.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Goffstown.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bedford, 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 Bedford.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

6 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

17 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

40 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.78 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population11,418
Coordinates42.8614700, -71.6253500
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Goffstown

#2 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population18,136
Coordinates43.0203600, -71.6003500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst Street (-71.62534, 42.861241)
End: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.34
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.17 $4.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.45 $4.90
Premium $4.86 $2.67 $5.34
Diesel $6.00 $3.30 $6.60

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Goffstown. The current time is 16:54:29.

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.