Origin
East Concord, NH
Morning in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, 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
38m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Goffstown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through New Hampshire, the 19.4-mile journey from East Concord to Goffstown is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable drive for anyone looking to navigate the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should be sufficient for this short distance, as you won't need to worry about multiple stops or overnight accommodations. The route relies primarily on local roads, specifically Clinton Street, Stark Highway, and State Route 13. It is a straightforward transit that avoids the complexity of major interstate travel, providing a practical way to connect these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Street | 5.7 mi | 11m |
| Stark Highway | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| State Route 13 | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Pattee Hill Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Paige Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Clinton Street
— 5.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Goffstown, NH.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 132
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mountain Road
3
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
4
Continue on West Portsmouth Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 93 South, US 4 East
6
Merge onto I 93; US 4
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
9
Turn right onto NH 9
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Loudon Road
10
Turn left onto US 3; US 202
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto NH 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
13
Turn right onto NH 13
5.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto NH 13
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Stark Highway
15
Continue on NH 13
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 13
16
Continue on NH 13
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Paige Hill Road
17
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 13
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Pattee Hill Road
18
Continue on NH 13
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
19
Arrive at destination
NH 13; NH 114
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 4.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Portsmouth Street
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward NH 9: State Offices
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 3; US 202 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 3; US 202 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NH 13 / Clinton Street
Turn right onto NH 13 / Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Goffstown on Sunday
Local time
6:24 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
15 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
38m 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 turn-heavy, local experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind on this drive. With 17 miles of the trip consisting of highway-type stretches, you will find a blend of road types that keeps the drive engaging. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 5.7-mile stretch on Clinton Street, which offers a brief moment of consistency. As you navigate from East Concord to Goffstown, the road profile remains consistently technical, requiring your full attention at the wheel. It is a functional route that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel, ensuring you stay focused on the changing terrain.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Clinton Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Portsmouth Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3 miles (US 3; US 202 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
895 ft
220 ft
Total Climb
679 ft
Total Descent
682 ft
Highest Point
895 ft
~12.5 mi in
Elevation Range
675 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Clinton Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Goffstown, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3 miles (US 3; US 202 / North Main Street): 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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