How far is Goffstown, NH from Franklin, NH?

The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Franklin, NH is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
37.13 mi
01h 04m
Flight
29.38 mi
47.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.38 mi
Kilometers
47.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.13 mi
Kilometers
59.76 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Return by in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goffstown
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Goffstown
18.6 mi
00h 32m
To Franklin
18.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°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 Goffstown and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    14 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto High Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pattee Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Pattee Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Paige Hill Road

    2329 ft · 50 sec · Paige Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 13

    3.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Stark Highway

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Stark Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Clinton Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Street

    3173 ft · 1 min · South Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    978 ft · 36 sec · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1544 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Loudon Road

    1099 ft · 41 sec · Loudon Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 North

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    16 mi · 18 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin

    1220 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highland Mountain Road

    852 ft · 24 sec · Highland Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Park Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Park Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goffstown and Franklin.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
16 mi · 43%
Clinton Street
5.7 mi · 15%
Stark Highway
3.5 mi · 9%
State Route 13
3.29 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.58 mi · 4%
Pattee Hill Road
1.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

16 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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
00h 32m from Goffstown
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goffstown and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Goffstown and 18.6 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goffstown and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 29.38 mi (47.29 km).

Goffstown

#1 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Franklin

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA

Population8,753
Coordinates43.4442400, -71.6473000
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Goffstown (-71.60035, 43.02036)
End: Franklin (-71.6473, 43.44424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.34
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.17 $10.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.86 $6.36 $12.73
Diesel $6.00 $7.86 $15.71

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 Goffstown and Franklin. The current time is 05:13:33.

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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.