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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.6 mi
01h 42m
Flight
44.21 mi
71.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.21 mi
Kilometers
71.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.6 mi
Kilometers
99.14 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Thu, Apr 16, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 16, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goffstown
2026-04-16T04:02
Arrive Charlestown
Thu, Apr 16, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goffstown
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
Newbury
NH

Town in New Hampshire, USA

From Goffstown
30.8 mi
00h 51m
To Charlestown
30.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    14 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Mast Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Mast Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mast Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Stark Highway

    10.2 mi · 18 min · South Stark Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Weare Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Weare Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1412 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Maple Street

    2726 ft · 46 sec · Maple Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 114

    962 ft · 17 sec · State Route 114

  9. 9

    Continue on Bradford Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Bradford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 114

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 114

  11. 11

    Continue on Henniker Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Henniker Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 103

    812 ft · 20 sec · State Route 103

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 103

    81 m · 7 sec · State Route 103

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 103

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 103

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bradford Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Bradford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Maple Street

    2105 ft · 59 sec · Maple Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Broad Street

    576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Tremont Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Opera House Square

    18 m · 6 sec · Opera House Square

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Charlestown Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Claremont Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Claremont Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Sullivan Street

    44 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Sullivan Street

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Stark Highway
10.2 mi · 16%
Claremont Road
7.44 mi · 12%
Bradford Road
6.06 mi · 10%
Weare Road
4.72 mi · 8%
John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 8%
State Route 114
3.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newbury
00h 51m from Goffstown
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Claremont

28 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

33 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

39 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

40 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 44.21 mi (71.15 km).

Goffstown

#1 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population18,136
Coordinates43.0203600, -71.6003500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Charlestown

#2 Charlestown

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,032
Coordinates43.2386900, -72.4245300
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Goffstown (-71.60035, 43.02036)
End: Charlestown (-72.42453, 43.23869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Goffstown and Charlestown. The current time is 04:02:56.

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.