How far is Goffstown, NH from Swanzey, NH?
The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Swanzey, NH is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 01h 32m.
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.
City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goffstown and Swanzey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown and Swanzey.
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Start on Main Street
14 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Mast Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street
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Continue on North Mast Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mast Road
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Continue on South Stark Highway
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Stark Highway
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Turn left onto Short Street
630 ft · 28 sec · Short Street
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Turn right onto Dustin Tavern Road
55 m · 9 sec · Dustin Tavern Road
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Turn left onto Deering Road
5 mi · 10 min · Deering Road
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Continue on Deering Center Road
6.9 mi · 13 min · Deering Center Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
2885 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Central Square
66 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
76 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Main Street
1864 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
38 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Homestead Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Old Homestead Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Homestead Highway
53 m · 4 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Homestead Highway
1572 ft · 31 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goffstown and Swanzey.
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.
Deering Center Road
Continue on Deering Center Road
6.88 mi · 00h 14m
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 Mostly Sunny near Swanzey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goffstown to Swanzey?
The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Antrim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Goffstown and 26.5 miles from Swanzey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goffstown and Mostly Sunny near Swanzey.
Stop Ideas Near Antrim
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 Antrim.
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Bellows Falls station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Swanzey. Straight-line distance: 36 mi (57.93 km).
#1 Goffstown
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 18,136 |
| Coordinates | 43.0203600, -71.6003500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swanzey
City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 7,271 |
| Coordinates | 42.8698000, -72.2817500 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swanzey (-72.28175, 42.8698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.08 | $18.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.21 | $22.43 |
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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