How far is Goffstown, NH from Wakefield, NH?

The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Wakefield, NH is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
70.54 mi
01h 49m
Flight
47.49 mi
76.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.49 mi
Kilometers
76.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.54 mi
Kilometers
113.52 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wakefield
Sat, May 2, 6:39 PM EDT
Return by in Goffstown
Sat, May 2, 8:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goffstown
2026-05-02T16:49
Arrive Wakefield
Sat, May 2, 6:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Lee
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Goffstown
35.2 mi
00h 54m
To Wakefield
35.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 16 Onramp North

    3142 ft · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    14.4 mi · 19 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit right

    56 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Wakefield Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Wakefield Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 27%
Calef Highway
17.4 mi · 25%
Spaulding Turnpike
14.4 mi · 20%
Mast Road
4.27 mi · 6%
Wakefield Road
3.37 mi · 5%
White Mountain Highway
3.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
00h 54m from Goffstown
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goffstown and Mostly Sunny near Wakefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Goffstown and 35.3 miles from Wakefield.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lee.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

6 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

16 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

18 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Wakefield. Straight-line distance: 47.49 mi (76.42 km).

Goffstown

#1 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Wakefield

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,122
Coordinates43.5681300, -71.0300700
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Goffstown (-71.60035, 43.02036)
End: Wakefield (-71.03007, 43.56813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.65
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.82 $19.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.86 $12.10 $24.19
Diesel $6.00 $14.93 $29.87

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Goffstown and Wakefield. The current time is 16:49:58.

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.