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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.59 mi
00h 55m
Flight
20.56 mi
33.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.56 mi
Kilometers
33.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.59 mi
Kilometers
42.8 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peterborough
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goffstown
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Peterborough
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Francestown
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Goffstown
13.3 mi
00h 27m
To Peterborough
13.3 mi
00h 27m

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
57°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 Peterborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    14 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Mast Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Parker Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Parker Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Howe Bridge Road

    123 m · 20 sec · Howe Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto River Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · River Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1156 ft · 33 sec · Depot Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto High Street

    63 m · 6 sec · High Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Francestown Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Boston Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Greenfield Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Greenfield Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Town Line Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Town Line Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Forest Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Forest Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Greenfield Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Greenfield Road

  14. 14

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

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Concord Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    651 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    2225 ft · 1 min · Grove Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Laurel Street

    869 ft · 43 sec · Laurel Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hatch Street

    110 m · 19 sec · Hatch Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peterborough Bypass

    696 ft · 20 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greenfield Road
7.93 mi · 30%
River Road
4.09 mi · 15%
Francestown Road
3.96 mi · 15%
New Boston Road
3.23 mi · 12%
Concord Street
1.65 mi · 6%
North Mast Street
1.63 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Francestown
00h 27m from Goffstown
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

34 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

54 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Peterborough. Straight-line distance: 20.56 mi (33.09 km).

Goffstown

#1 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Peterborough

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population6,743
Coordinates42.8706400, -71.9517500
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Goffstown (-71.60035, 43.02036)
End: Peterborough (-71.95175, 42.87064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Goffstown and Peterborough. The current time is 03:40:05.

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.