How far is Goffstown, NH from Peterborough, NH?
The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Peterborough, NH is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goffstown and Peterborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown and Peterborough.
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Start on Main Street
14 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Mast Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street
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Turn left onto Parker Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Parker Road
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Turn left onto Howe Bridge Road
123 m · 20 sec · Howe Bridge Road
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Turn right onto River Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Depot Street
1156 ft · 33 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right onto High Street
63 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Francestown Road
4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road
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Continue on New Boston Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road
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Turn slight left onto Greenfield Road
3 mi · 6 min · Greenfield Road
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Continue on Town Line Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Town Line Road
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Turn right onto Forest Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Forest Road
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Continue on Greenfield Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Greenfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
651 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
2225 ft · 1 min · Grove Street
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Turn right onto Laurel Street
869 ft · 43 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn left onto Hatch Street
110 m · 19 sec · Hatch Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peterborough Bypass
696 ft · 20 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peterborough Bypass
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goffstown and Peterborough.
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.
Greenfield Road
Continue on Greenfield Road
4.92 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Goffstown and Partly Sunny near Peterborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goffstown to Peterborough?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Francestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Goffstown and 13.3 miles from Peterborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goffstown and Partly Sunny near Peterborough.
Stop Ideas Near Francestown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Francestown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Peterborough. Straight-line distance: 20.56 mi (33.09 km).
#1 Goffstown
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 18,136 |
| Coordinates | 43.0203600, -71.6003500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peterborough
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 6,743 |
| Coordinates | 42.8706400, -71.9517500 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peterborough (-71.95175, 42.87064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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