How far is Goffstown, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Nashua, NH is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
24 mi
00h 32m
Flight
18.86 mi
30.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.86 mi
Kilometers
30.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24 mi
Kilometers
38.63 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goffstown
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Nashua
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
East Merrimack
NH

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

From Goffstown
12.1 mi
00h 16m
To Nashua
11.9 mi
00h 16m

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

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 Nashua.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Manchester Airport, Merrimack, Nashua

    2177 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    12.7 mi · 16 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
12.7 mi · 53%
Mast Road
4.08 mi · 17%
South Mast Street
1.33 mi · 6%
Broad Street
0.8 mi · 3%
Amherst Street
0.67 mi · 3%
Manchester Airport
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

12.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Merrimack
00h 16m from Goffstown
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goffstown and Partly Sunny near Nashua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

East Merrimack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Goffstown and 11.9 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Merrimack

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

9 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

13 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

34 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

38 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.35 km).

Goffstown

#1 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.71
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.35 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.79 $7.58
Premium $4.86 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $6.00 $5.10 $10.19

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 Nashua. The current time is 03:15:21.

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.