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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
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
Start on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
-
2
Turn slight right onto Hazeltine Street
113 m · 18 sec · Hazeltine Street
-
3
Turn left onto Plaistow Road
1853 ft · 1 min · Plaistow Road
-
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence, Lowell
1856 ft · 45 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
1302 ft · 37 sec
-
8
Continue on Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
1920 ft · 37 sec
-
10
Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
-
11
Continue straight
17.1 mi · 20 min
-
12
Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi · 5 min
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi · 3 min
-
14
Continue straight
3.6 mi · 7 min
-
15
Turn left onto Mast Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road
-
16
Continue on South Mast Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street
-
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street
11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street
-
18
Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street
-
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · Main Street
-
20
Exit the rotary onto Main Street
1620 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
-
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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Derry.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Haverhill station
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plaistow and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 28.56 mi (45.96 km).
#1 Plaistow
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 7,735 |
| Coordinates | 42.8364800, -71.0947800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goffstown
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 18,136 |
| Coordinates | 43.0203600, -71.6003500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.