How far is Goffstown, NH from Charlestown, NH?
The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Charlestown, NH is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goffstown and Charlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown and Charlestown.
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Start on Main Street
14 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Mast Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street
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Continue on North Mast Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mast Road
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Continue on South Stark Highway
10.2 mi · 18 min · South Stark Highway
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Continue on Weare Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Weare Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1412 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Maple Street
2726 ft · 46 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on State Route 114
962 ft · 17 sec · State Route 114
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Continue on Bradford Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Bradford Road
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Continue on State Route 114
2.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 114
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Continue on Henniker Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Henniker Road
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 15 min
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Continue on State Route 103
812 ft · 20 sec · State Route 103
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 103
81 m · 7 sec · State Route 103
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 103
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 103
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Turn left onto Bradford Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Bradford Road
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Continue on Maple Street
2105 ft · 59 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Elm Street
946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on John Stark Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
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Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Broad Street
576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Tremont Street
141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Opera House Square
18 m · 6 sec · Opera House Square
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Charlestown Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road
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Continue on Claremont Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Claremont Road
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Continue on North Main Street
963 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Sullivan Street
44 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Sullivan Street
28 m · 3 sec · Sullivan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goffstown and Charlestown.
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.
South Stark Highway
Continue on South Stark Highway
10.2 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.
Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Goffstown and Chance Rain Showers near Charlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goffstown to Charlestown?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 Goffstown and 30.8 miles from Charlestown.
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 17.4 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Goffstown and Chance Rain Showers near Charlestown.
Stop Ideas Near Newbury
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 Newbury.
Claremont
Windsor station
Bellows Falls station
Tilton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 44.21 mi (71.15 km).
#1 Goffstown
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 18,136 |
| Coordinates | 43.0203600, -71.6003500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,032 |
| Coordinates | 43.2386900, -72.4245300 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlestown (-72.42453, 43.23869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
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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