How far is Swanzey, NH from Goffstown, NH?
The driving distance from Swanzey, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 01h 17m.
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.
City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swanzey and Goffstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swanzey and Goffstown.
-
1
Start on Old Homestead Highway
1578 ft · 32 sec · Old Homestead Highway
-
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Homestead Highway
15 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway
-
3
Exit the roundabout onto Old Homestead Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Old Homestead Highway
-
4
Merge slight right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
-
5
Turn left onto State Route 101
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 101
-
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 10
57 m · 2 sec · State Route 10
-
7
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 10
2148 ft · 43 sec · State Route 10
-
8
Turn right onto Route 9
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 9
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on Hillsborough, Henniker
11.5 mi · 17 min
-
10
Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
-
11
Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
-
12
Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
-
13
Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
-
14
Turn right onto Bridge Street
2885 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
-
15
Continue on Deering Center Road
6.9 mi · 13 min · Deering Center Road
-
16
Continue on Deering Road
5 mi · 10 min · Deering Road
-
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dustin Tavern Road
55 m · 5 sec · Dustin Tavern Road
-
18
Turn left onto Short Street
630 ft · 29 sec · Short Street
-
19
Turn right onto South Stark Highway
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Stark Highway
-
20
Continue on North Mast Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mast Road
-
21
Continue on North Mast Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Swanzey and Goffstown.
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.
Hillsborough
Keep slight right to continue on Hillsborough, Henniker
11.5 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Swanzey 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 Swanzey to Goffstown?
The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Antrim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Swanzey and 27.3 miles from Goffstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Swanzey and Mostly Sunny near Goffstown.
Stop Ideas Near Antrim
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 Antrim.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Bellows Falls station
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swanzey and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 36 mi (57.93 km).
#1 Swanzey
City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 7,271 |
| Coordinates | 42.8698000, -72.2817500 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.33 | $18.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.51 | $23.03 |
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 · May 02, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.