How far is Goffstown, NH from Alton, NH?
The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Alton, NH is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Epsom, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goffstown and Alton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown and Alton.
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Start on Main Street
6 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Center Street
2537 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Street
39 m · 7 sec · Center Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Center Street
1112 ft · 35 sec · Center Street
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Turn slight left onto Tirrell Hill Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Tirrell Hill Road
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Turn left onto Montelona Road
866 ft · 23 sec · Montelona Road
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Turn right onto Grady Hill Road
1931 ft · 52 sec · Grady Hill Road
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Turn left onto East Dunbarton Road
625 ft · 17 sec · East Dunbarton Road
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Turn right onto Hooksett Road
1082 ft · 31 sec · Hooksett Road
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Continue on Goffstown Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Goffstown Road
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Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Hackett Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West River Road
1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Street
1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto College Park Drive
2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive
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Turn left onto Hooksett Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
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Continue on Allenstown Road
1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road
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Turn right onto Pinewood Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road
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Continue on Route 28
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
11.7 mi · 18 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
1115 ft · 32 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1329 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
102 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goffstown and Alton.
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.
Suncook Valley Road
Continue on Suncook Valley Road
11.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Goffstown and Mostly Cloudy near Alton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goffstown to Alton?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Epsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Goffstown and 21.7 miles from Alton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Goffstown and Mostly Cloudy near Alton.
Stop Ideas Near Epsom
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 Epsom.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Alton. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.17 km).
#1 Goffstown
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 18,136 |
| Coordinates | 43.0203600, -71.6003500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alton
Town in New Hampshire (United States)
| Population | 5,364 |
| Coordinates | 43.4523000, -71.2175700 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alton (-71.21757, 43.4523)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.43 | $14.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.18 | $18.35 |
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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