How far is Goffstown, NH from Rye, NH?

The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Rye, NH is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 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
47.62 mi
01h 15m
Flight
41.91 mi
67.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.91 mi
Kilometers
67.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.62 mi
Kilometers
76.63 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 Rye
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goffstown
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Rye
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Goffstown
23.7 mi
00h 37m
To Rye
23.9 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
Rye Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Thursday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 5 min · West Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 South

    2288 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1672 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Exeter, North Hampton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Hampton Road

    1666 ft · 41 sec · North Hampton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Exeter Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Post Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Post Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto US 1: Rye Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Dow Lane

    1689 ft · 1 min · Dow Lane

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
29.5 mi · 62%
Mast Road
4.27 mi · 9%
Exeter Road
2.19 mi · 5%
Washington Road
2.1 mi · 4%
West Bridge Street
2.04 mi · 4%
Lafayette Road
1.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

28.7 mi · 00h 33m

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
+5.7 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 37m from Goffstown
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goffstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Rye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Goffstown and 23.9 miles from Rye.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goffstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Rye.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Rye. Straight-line distance: 41.91 mi (67.44 km).

Goffstown

#1 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Rye

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,478
Coordinates43.0134200, -70.7708900
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Goffstown (-71.60035, 43.02036)
End: Rye (-70.77089, 43.01342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
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
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.26
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.63 $13.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.49 $14.98
Premium $4.86 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $6.00 $10.07 $20.15

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 Rye. The current time is 06:43:52.

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.