Origin
Amherst, NH
Late night in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NH to Goffstown, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Goffstown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
This straightforward 15.5-mile drive from Amherst to Goffstown, NH, is easily manageable within a 30-minute timeframe, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate on NH 101 and Wallace Road, with a 46% share of highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this trip is incredibly budget-friendly. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, offering a bit of variety without being overly taxing. Given its brevity and ease, this route is ideal for a quick local trip within the Northeast region, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Wallace Road | 6.4 mi | 14m |
| Amherst Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Mast Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 7.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NH and Goffstown, NH.
1
Start on NH 122
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
3
Merge onto NH 101
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
4
Continue on NH 101
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
5
Turn left onto Wallace Road
6.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Wallace Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Mast Street
7
Continue on NH 114
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
8
Enter roundabout onto NH 13; NH 114
50 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on NH 13; NH 114
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
NH 13; NH 114
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Wallace Road
Turn left onto Wallace Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NH 114 / South Mast Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 114 / South Mast Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NH 13; NH 114 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 13; NH 114 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$4.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Goffstown, NH
Late night in Goffstown on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive experience on this route, with 46% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on NH 101, offering a chance to maintain a steady speed. As you transition from NH 101 to local roads like Wallace Road and Amherst Street, the character of the drive will likely change, potentially becoming more suburban or town-centric. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but will experience different driving environments.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Amherst, NH to Goffstown, NH is easy. At 30m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8.2 miles (Wallace Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
559 ft
255 ft
Total Climb
363 ft
Total Descent
315 ft
Highest Point
559 ft
~11.1 mi in
Elevation Range
304 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8.2 miles (Wallace Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goffstown, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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