How far is Charlestown, NH from Goffstown, NH?

The driving distance from Charlestown, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
61.75 mi
01h 33m
Flight
44.21 mi
71.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.21 mi
Kilometers
71.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.75 mi
Kilometers
99.38 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goffstown
Sat, May 2, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Charlestown
Sat, May 2, 12:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlestown
2026-05-02T09:35
Arrive Goffstown
Sat, May 2, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlestown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Newbury
NH

Town in New Hampshire, USA

From Charlestown
30.8 mi
00h 46m
To Goffstown
30.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sullivan Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Sullivan Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    44 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    963 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Claremont Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Claremont Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Charlestown Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Pleasant Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Glidden Street

    631 ft · 29 sec · Glidden Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    158 m · 13 sec · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    867 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  12. 12

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Maple Street

    2105 ft · 57 sec · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Bradford Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Bradford Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 103

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 103

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 103

    76 m · 6 sec · State Route 103

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 103

    8.6 mi · 15 min · State Route 103

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Henniker Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Henniker Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 114

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 114

  21. 21

    Continue on Bradford Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Bradford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 114

    964 ft · 17 sec · State Route 114

  23. 23

    Continue on Maple Street

    2726 ft · 46 sec · Maple Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1412 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Weare Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Weare Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Stark Highway

    10.2 mi · 18 min · North Stark Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on North Mast Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mast Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Mast Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 103
10.6 mi · 17%
North Stark Highway
10.2 mi · 16%
Claremont Road
7.44 mi · 12%
Bradford Road
6.06 mi · 10%
Weare Road
4.72 mi · 8%
John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North Stark Highway

Continue on North Stark Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 18m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newbury
00h 46m from Charlestown
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Charlestown 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 Charlestown to Goffstown?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Newbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Charlestown and 30.9 miles from Goffstown.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newbury

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

28 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

33 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

39 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

40 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 44.21 mi (71.15 km).

Charlestown

#1 Charlestown

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,032
Coordinates43.2386900, -72.4245300
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Goffstown

#2 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population18,136
Coordinates43.0203600, -71.6003500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Sullivan Street (-72.424218, 43.238401)
End: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.86 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.00 $13.07 $26.15

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlestown and Goffstown. The current time is 09:35:30.

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.