Origin
Exeter, NH
Late night in Exeter on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Exeter, 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
59m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Exeter, NH
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Goffstown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Traveling from Exeter to Goffstown is a straightforward 38.3-mile trip that typically takes just under an hour. Because the transit is quick, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly excursion within New Hampshire. Most of your time will be spent on NH 101, which serves as the primary artery connecting these two Northeast locations. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to power through the entire route in one go. Overall, this is a practical, no-nonsense commute that gets you from the coast-adjacent area of Exeter to the inland town of Goffstown efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 25.3 mi | 29m |
| Mast Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Bridge Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| South Mast Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Newfields Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kelley Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 25.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter, NH and Goffstown, NH.
1
Start on NH 27
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Water Street
2
Continue on NH 85
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
3
Continue on NH 85
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Newfields Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto NH 101
25 mi
·
29 min
·
NH 101
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
9
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
10
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
11
Continue on Bridge Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on Amory Street
388 ft
·
10 sec
·
Amory Street
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Coolidge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Coolidge Avenue
14
Turn left onto Kelley Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kelley Street
15
Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nazaire Biron Bridge
16
Continue on Pinard Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Pinard Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto NH 114A
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Mast Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on NH 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
19
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Mast Street
20
Continue on NH 114
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
21
Enter roundabout onto NH 13; NH 114
50 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
22
Continue on NH 13; NH 114
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
NH 13; NH 114
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Exeter, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord
6
28 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
5
30.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Coolidge Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Coolidge Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
32.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
NH 114A / Mast Road
At end of road, turn right onto NH 114A / Mast Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.17 one way
$12.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.33 | $14.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
12:18 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
20 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
59m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 67% of your travel time spent on faster thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on NH 101, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 25.3 miles that allows for steady cruising. As you transition off the main highway, the character of the drive shifts toward local roads like Mast Road and Bridge Street. These final segments offer a change of pace from the higher-speed highway environment. Expect a functional, consistent experience behind the wheel where the road conditions remain predictable throughout the nearly 59-minute duration.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.3 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Mast Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 38.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
434 ft
24 ft
Total Climb
609 ft
Total Descent
326 ft
Highest Point
434 ft
~20.7 mi in
Elevation Range
410 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.3 miles on NH 101. 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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