How far is Goffstown, NH from Sandown, NH?
The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Sandown, NH is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goffstown and Sandown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown and Sandown.
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Start on Main Street
1604 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
23 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
41 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Mast Street
3219 ft · 2 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Mast Street
31 m · 3 sec · South Mast Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street
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Continue on Mast Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
661 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
585 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Rockingham Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Manchester Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road
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Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road
136 m · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road
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Turn right onto Pinkerton Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
816 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle
59 m · 4 sec · East Derry Road
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Exit the rotary onto East Derry Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Derry Road
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Continue on Hampstead Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Hampstead Road
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Continue on Derry Road
141 m · 13 sec · Derry Road
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Continue on Depot Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Depot Road
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Turn left onto Hampstead Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Hampstead Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
151 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Fremont Road
32 m · 3 sec · Fremont Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goffstown and Sandown.
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.
Mast Road
Continue straight
4.61 mi · 00h 06m
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 Sandown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goffstown to Sandown?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Goffstown and 14.5 miles from Sandown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goffstown and Partly Sunny near Sandown.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Sandown. Straight-line distance: 21.83 mi (35.14 km).
#1 Goffstown
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 18,136 |
| Coordinates | 43.0203600, -71.6003500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 6,551 |
| Coordinates | 42.9287000, -71.1870100 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandown (-71.18701, 42.9287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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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