How far is Atkinson, NH from Goffstown, NH?

The driving distance from Atkinson, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
35.2 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.15 mi
42.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.15 mi
Kilometers
42.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.2 mi
Kilometers
56.65 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Atkinson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atkinson
2026-04-23T03:20
Arrive Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atkinson
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
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Atkinson
17.6 mi
00h 23m
To Goffstown
17.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leroy Avenue

    715 ft · 34 sec · Leroy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Stage Road

    1564 ft · 47 sec · Stage Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 111

    4.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 111

  5. 5

    Continue on Salem Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Range Road

    2127 ft · 53 sec · Range Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Indian Rock Road

    1614 ft · 39 sec · Indian Rock Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mast Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    1620 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.72 mi · 22%
NH 101 West
5.77 mi · 16%
State Route 111
4.18 mi · 12%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 10%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.21 mi · 9%
Mast Road
2.49 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

7.72 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 23m from Atkinson
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Atkinson 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 Atkinson to Goffstown?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Atkinson and 17.6 miles from Goffstown.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Atkinson and Mostly Sunny near Goffstown.

Stop Ideas Near Derry

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atkinson and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 26.15 mi (42.09 km).

Atkinson

#1 Atkinson

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population7,163
Coordinates42.8384200, -71.1470000
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Goffstown

#2 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population18,136
Coordinates43.0203600, -71.6003500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Leroy Avenue (-71.147192, 42.83844)
End: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.53 $11.05
Premium $4.86 $6.02 $12.05
Diesel $6.00 $7.44 $14.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Atkinson and Goffstown. The current time is 03:20:32.

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.