How far is West Peterborough, NH from Goffstown, NH?

The driving distance from West Peterborough, NH to Goffstown, NH is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.17 mi
00h 48m
Flight
21.53 mi
34.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.53 mi
Kilometers
34.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.17 mi
Kilometers
45.34 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goffstown
Sat, Nov 7, 11:06 AM EST
Return by in West Peterborough
Sat, Nov 7, 11:54 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Peterborough
2026-11-07T10:17
Arrive Goffstown
Sat, Nov 7, 11:06 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Peterborough
9:30 PM EST
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
Francestown
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From West Peterborough
13.9 mi
00h 24m
To Goffstown
14.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Peterborough and Goffstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Peterborough and Goffstown.

  1. 1

    Start on May Street

    36 m · 6 sec · May Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wilder Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Wilder Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Union Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

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

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Concord Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Greenfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Forest Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Forest Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Town Line Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Town Line Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Greenfield Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Greenfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Greenfield Road

    53 m · 5 sec · Greenfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto New Boston Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Francestown Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1156 ft · 37 sec · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · River Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Howe Bridge Road

    123 m · 18 sec · Howe Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Parker Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Parker Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Mast Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Peterborough 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greenfield Road
7.93 mi · 28%
River Road
4.09 mi · 15%
Francestown Road
4 mi · 14%
New Boston Road
3.23 mi · 11%
Union Street
1.84 mi · 7%
Concord Street
1.65 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Greenfield Road

Turn right onto Greenfield Road

4.92 mi · 00h 09m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Francestown
00h 24m from West Peterborough
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving West Peterborough and Chance Light Rain near Goffstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Peterborough to Goffstown?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Francestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from West Peterborough and 14.3 miles from Goffstown.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around West Peterborough and Chance Light Rain near Goffstown.

Stop Ideas Near Francestown

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

34 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

54 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Peterborough and Goffstown. Straight-line distance: 21.53 mi (34.65 km).

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#1 West Peterborough

Village in the town of Peterborugh in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population0
Coordinates42.8873100, -71.9853600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Goffstown

#2 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population18,136
Coordinates43.0203600, -71.6003500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: May Street (-71.985441, 42.887117)
End: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.19
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $4.10 $8.19
Mid-grade $4.75 $4.70 $9.41
Premium $5.22 $5.16 $10.33
Diesel $6.30 $6.24 $12.48

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between West Peterborough and Goffstown. The current time is 10:17:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.