How far is Pelham, NH from Goffstown, NH?

The driving distance from Pelham, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.88 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.19 mi
38.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.19 mi
Kilometers
38.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.88 mi
Kilometers
52.91 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Pelham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Pelham
16.4 mi
00h 21m
To Goffstown
16.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nashua Road

    108 m · 11 sec · Nashua Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Windham Road

    59 m · 11 sec · Windham Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Windham Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Windham Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lowell Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lowell Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Range Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Range Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1976 ft · 50 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Indian Rock Road

    1061 ft · 28 sec · Indian Rock Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mast Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    1620 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.72 mi · 23%
NH 101 West
5.77 mi · 18%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 10%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.21 mi · 10%
Range Road
3.11 mi · 9%
Mast Road
2.49 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

7.72 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 21m from Pelham
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pelham and Mostly Sunny near Goffstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Pelham and 16.5 miles from Goffstown.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Derry

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 24.19 mi (38.93 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population14,306
Coordinates42.7345300, -71.3245100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Goffstown

#2 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population18,136
Coordinates43.0203600, -71.6003500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua Road (-71.324395, 42.73464)
End: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.39 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.78 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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 Pelham and Goffstown. The current time is 02:00:28.

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.