How far is Goffstown, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Manchester, NH is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.94 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.55 mi
12.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.55 mi
Kilometers
12.15 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.94 mi
Kilometers
14.39 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goffstown
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Goffstown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Pinardville
NH

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

From Goffstown
4.2 mi
00h 08m
To Manchester
4.7 mi
00h 08m

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
59°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 Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1604 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    41 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Mast Street

    3219 ft · 2 min · South Mast Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Mast Street

    31 m · 3 sec · South Mast Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Mast Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Mast Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pinard Street

    1225 ft · 34 sec · Pinard Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge

    905 ft · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Kelley Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue

    757 ft · 25 sec · Coolidge Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Amory Street

    154 m · 16 sec · Amory Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
157.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mast Road
4.27 mi · 48%
South Mast Street
1.33 mi · 15%
Kelley Street
0.94 mi · 10%
West Bridge Street
0.92 mi · 10%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 4%
Pinard Street
0.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mast Road

Continue on Mast Road

4.27 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinardville
00h 08m from Goffstown
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goffstown and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pinardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Goffstown and 4.7 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.22 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pinardville

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

3 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

42 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 7.55 mi (12.15 km).

Goffstown

#1 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.22
Round trip
$2.45
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.22 $2.45
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.86 $1.51 $3.01
Diesel $6.00 $1.86 $3.72

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 Manchester. The current time is 05:21:19.

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.