How far is Derry, NH from Goffstown, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
21.11 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.85 mi
27.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.85 mi
Kilometers
27.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.11 mi
Kilometers
33.97 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Derry
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Derry
10.6 mi
00h 14m
To Goffstown
10.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
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 Derry and Goffstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Nashua Road

    1538 ft · 44 sec · Nashua Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord

    1729 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  9. 9

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

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mast Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    1620 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
5.77 mi · 27%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 16%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.21 mi · 15%
Mast Road
2.49 mi · 12%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.25 mi · 11%
South Mast Street
1.34 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 West

Continue straight

3.59 mi · 00h 07m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 14m from Derry
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Derry and 10.6 miles from Goffstown.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 16.85 mi (27.12 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Goffstown

#2 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population18,136
Coordinates43.0203600, -71.6003500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.327312, 42.880642)
End: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.84
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.92 $5.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.30 $6.60
Premium $4.86 $3.59 $7.19
Diesel $6.00 $4.44 $8.88

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 Derry and Goffstown. The current time is 06:46:03.

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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.