How far is Sandown, NH from Goffstown, NH?

The driving distance from Sandown, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
31.29 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.83 mi
35.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.83 mi
Kilometers
35.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.29 mi
Kilometers
50.35 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Sandown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandown
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Goffstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandown
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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Sandown
14.4 mi
00h 23m
To Goffstown
16.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Sandown and Goffstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fremont Road

    32 m · 5 sec · Fremont Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    151 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hampstead Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Hampstead Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Depot Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Derry Road

    141 m · 11 sec · Derry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hampstead Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Hampstead Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Derry Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Derry Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    36 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    816 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pinkerton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road

    51 m · 10 sec · Tsienneto Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2841 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  16. 16

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

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mast Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    1620 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandown 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
5.77 mi · 18%
Hampstead Road
5.72 mi · 18%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 11%
Alan B Shepard Highway
2.71 mi · 9%
Mast Road
2.49 mi · 8%
Rockingham Road
2.24 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Hampstead Road

Continue on Hampstead Road

3.82 mi · 00h 08m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 23m from Sandown
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sandown 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 Sandown to Goffstown?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Sandown and 16.9 miles from Goffstown.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandown and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 21.83 mi (35.14 km).

Sandown

#1 Sandown

Town in New Hampshire

Population6,551
Coordinates42.9287000, -71.1870100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Goffstown

#2 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population18,136
Coordinates43.0203600, -71.6003500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont Road (-71.186904, 42.928681)
End: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.68
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.34 $8.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.90 $9.81
Premium $4.86 $5.34 $10.69
Diesel $6.00 $6.60 $13.19

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 Sandown and Goffstown. The current time is 00:18:24.

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.