How far is Exeter, NH from Goffstown, NH?

The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.43 mi
00h 47m
Flight
33.08 mi
53.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.08 mi
Kilometers
53.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.43 mi
Kilometers
66.67 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-04-23T01:57
Arrive Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Exeter
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
Candia
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Exeter
19.1 mi
00h 23m
To Goffstown
22.3 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 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 Exeter and Goffstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Water Street

    2855 ft · 2 min · Water Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Newfields Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Newfields Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1527 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2222 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    569 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Wellington Road

    1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Amory Street

    118 m · 10 sec · Amory Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Coolidge Avenue

    865 ft · 27 sec · Coolidge Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kelley Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge

    905 ft · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Pinard Street

    1225 ft · 36 sec · Pinard Street

  17. 17

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

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Mast Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    1620 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
25.5 mi · 62%
Mast Road
4.27 mi · 10%
Bridge Street
2.05 mi · 5%
South Mast Street
1.34 mi · 3%
Newfields Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Kelley Street
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 West

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 23m from Exeter
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Exeter and 22.3 miles from Goffstown.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 33.08 mi (53.24 km).

Exeter

#1 Exeter

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population15,296
Coordinates42.9814800, -70.9478300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Goffstown

#2 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population18,136
Coordinates43.0203600, -71.6003500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.947774, 42.981522)
End: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.86 $7.09 $14.19
Diesel $6.00 $8.76 $17.51

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 Exeter and Goffstown. The current time is 01:57:14.

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.