How far is Bow, NH from Goffstown, NH?
The driving distance from Bow, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bow and Goffstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bow and Goffstown.
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Start on White Rock Hill Road
93 m · 9 sec · White Rock Hill Road
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Continue on Woodhill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Woodhill Road
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Turn right onto Dunbarton Center Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Dunbarton Center Road
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Continue on Robert Rogers Road
3 mi · 8 min · Robert Rogers Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert Rogers Road
66 m · 6 sec · Robert Rogers Road
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Turn left onto State Route 13
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Paige Hill Road
2329 ft · 50 sec · Paige Hill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Pattee Hill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Pattee Hill Road
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Continue on High Street
1.3 km · 2 min · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bow and Goffstown.
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.
State Route 13
Turn left onto State Route 13
3.24 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bow 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 Bow to Goffstown?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Bow Bog is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Bow and 5.8 miles from Goffstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bow and Mostly Sunny near Goffstown.
Stop Ideas Near Bow Bog
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bow Bog.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bow and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 8.13 mi (13.09 km).
#1 Bow
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 8,063 |
| Coordinates | 43.1320300, -71.5492400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goffstown
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 18,136 |
| Coordinates | 43.0203600, -71.6003500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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