How far is Dover, NH from Goffstown, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
52.08 mi
01h 07m
Flight
38.65 mi
62.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.65 mi
Kilometers
62.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.08 mi
Kilometers
83.82 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goffstown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-22T20:47
Arrive Goffstown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Dover
23.9 mi
00h 33m
To Goffstown
28.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    98 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue

    1876 ft · 57 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hale Street

    105 m · 18 sec · Hale Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1031 ft · 33 sec · Locust Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Silver Street

    3178 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Knox Marsh Road

    65 m · 5 sec · Knox Marsh Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Turtle Pond Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle

    88 m · 8 sec · Calef Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1527 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2222 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    569 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Wellington Road

    1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Amory Street

    118 m · 10 sec · Amory Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Coolidge Avenue

    865 ft · 29 sec · Coolidge Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Kelley Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge

    905 ft · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Pinard Street

    1225 ft · 36 sec · Pinard Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mast Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Mast Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    1620 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover 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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
28.4 mi · 54%
Mast Road
4.27 mi · 8%
Knox Marsh Road
3.22 mi · 6%
Bridge Street
2.05 mi · 4%
South Mast Street
1.34 mi · 3%
Concord Road
1.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 33m from Dover
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Goffstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Dover and 28.1 miles from Goffstown.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Goffstown.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 38.65 mi (62.2 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population32,443
Coordinates43.1978600, -70.8736700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Goffstown

#2 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population18,136
Coordinates43.0203600, -71.6003500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.873668, 43.197876)
End: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.88
Diesel $6.00 $11.03 $22.07

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 Dover and Goffstown. The current time is 20:47:53.

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.