How far is Portsmouth, NH from Goffstown, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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
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 Portsmouth and Goffstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Goffstown.
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Start on Congress Street
124 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Fleet Street
141 m · 17 sec · Fleet Street
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
662 ft · 25 sec · Hanover Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
1 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Hampton, Boston
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
3185 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
30.4 mi · 35 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
2480 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1527 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
2222 ft · 57 sec
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Turn slight right
569 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Wellington Road
1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
2 mi · 5 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Amory Street
118 m · 10 sec · Amory Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Coolidge Avenue
865 ft · 27 sec · Coolidge Avenue
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Turn left onto Kelley Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Street
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Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge
905 ft · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge
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Continue on Pinard Street
1225 ft · 36 sec · Pinard Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mast Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Mast Road
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Continue on South Mast Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street
11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
1620 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth 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.
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
30.4 mi · 00h 35m
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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Goffstown?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Portsmouth and 30.1 miles from Goffstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near Goffstown.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
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 Raymond.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 42.73 mi (68.76 km).
#1 Portsmouth
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 21,557 |
| Coordinates | 43.0770400, -70.7576600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
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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