How far is Goffstown, NH from Gilford, NH?

The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Gilford, NH is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
47.19 mi
01h 15m
Flight
37.7 mi
60.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.7 mi
Kilometers
60.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.19 mi
Kilometers
75.95 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goffstown
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Gilford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Goffstown
23.6 mi
00h 37m
To Gilford
23.6 mi
00h 37m

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goffstown and Gilford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 18 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton

    1778 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Laconia Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Laconia Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Laconia Bypass

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Laconia Bypass

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11A: Gilford, Laconia

    1299 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gilford Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Gilford Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Belknap Mountain Road

    102 m · 10 sec · Belknap Mountain Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belknap Mountain Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
17.5 mi · 37%
Clinton Street
5.7 mi · 12%
Laconia Road
4.71 mi · 10%
Stark Highway
3.5 mi · 7%
State Route 13
3.29 mi · 7%
Laconia Bypass
2.94 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

16.3 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 37m from Goffstown
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goffstown and Partly Sunny near Gilford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Goffstown and 23.6 miles from Gilford.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Gilford. Straight-line distance: 37.7 mi (60.68 km).

Goffstown

#1 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Gilford

Town of the United States

Population7,278
Coordinates43.5475800, -71.4067400
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Goffstown (-71.60035, 43.02036)
End: Gilford (-71.40674, 43.54758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.3 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.32 gal · 12.6 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.86 $8.06 $16.13
Diesel $6.00 $9.96 $19.91

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 Gilford. The current time is 03:36:14.

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.