How far is Goffstown, NH from Stratham, NH?

The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Stratham, NH is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
40.05 mi
01h 00m
Flight
34.68 mi
55.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.68 mi
Kilometers
55.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.05 mi
Kilometers
64.46 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stratham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goffstown
2026-04-23T05:06
Arrive Stratham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Candia
NH

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

From Goffstown
20 mi
00h 30m
To Stratham
20.1 mi
00h 30m

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 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter

    1721 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    148 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stratham Traffic Circle

    657 ft · 14 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue

    151 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
27 mi · 67%
Mast Road
4.27 mi · 11%
Portsmouth Avenue
2.27 mi · 6%
West Bridge Street
2.04 mi · 5%
South Mast Street
1.33 mi · 3%
Kelley Street
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 30m from Goffstown
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goffstown and Partly Sunny near Stratham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Goffstown and 20.1 miles from Stratham.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Stratham. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.82 km).

Goffstown

#1 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Stratham

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Population7,579
Coordinates43.0239800, -70.9136700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Goffstown (-71.60035, 43.02036)
End: Stratham (-70.91367, 43.02398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 Stratham. The current time is 05:06:47.

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.