How far is Plaistow, NH from Goffstown, NH?

The driving distance from Plaistow, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.7 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.56 mi
45.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.56 mi
Kilometers
45.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.7 mi
Kilometers
70.33 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Plaistow
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plaistow
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plaistow
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
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Plaistow
21.8 mi
00h 26m
To Goffstown
21.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
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 Plaistow and Goffstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Hazeltine Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Hazeltine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Plaistow Road

    1853 ft · 1 min · Plaistow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence, Lowell

    1856 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1920 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  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 Plaistow and Goffstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
19.1 mi · 44%
NH 101 West
5.77 mi · 13%
I 495 South
4.83 mi · 11%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 8%
Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.71 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Continue straight

17.1 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 26m from Plaistow
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Plaistow 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 Plaistow to Goffstown?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Plaistow and 21.9 miles from Goffstown.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Plaistow 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 Plaistow and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 28.56 mi (45.96 km).

Plaistow

#1 Plaistow

Town in New Hampshire

Population7,735
Coordinates42.8364800, -71.0947800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Goffstown

#2 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population18,136
Coordinates43.0203600, -71.6003500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.094919, 42.836465)
End: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.15
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.08 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.86 $13.73
Premium $4.86 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $6.00 $9.24 $18.47

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 Plaistow and Goffstown. The current time is 05:19:26.

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.