Origin
Goffstown, NH
Late night in Goffstown on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goffstown, NH to Claremont, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goffstown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Claremont, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Goffstown to Claremont, you can expect a manageable 51.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have other plans in the area. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, making it an affordable regional transit. You will be traveling entirely within New Hampshire, moving through the Northeast corridor on a path that balances efficiency with local character. It is a straightforward drive that serves as an excellent way to connect these two points without the stress of a long-haul commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Stark Highway | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| NH 103 | 8.5 mi | 15m |
| Bradford Road | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| Weare Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| John Stark Highway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| State Route 114 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Henniker Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Washington Street | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Stark Highway
— 10.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown, NH and Claremont, NH.
1
Start on NH 13; NH 114
45 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on NH 114
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mast Street
3
Continue on NH 114
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mast Road
4
Continue on NH 114
10 mi
·
17 min
·
South Stark Highway
5
Continue on NH 114
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Weare Road
6
Continue on NH 114
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Continue on NH 114
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Maple Street
8
Continue on NH 114
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Route 114
9
Continue on NH 114
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bradford Road
10
Continue on State Route 114
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 114
11
Continue on NH 114
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Henniker Road
12
Turn left onto NH 103
8.5 mi
·
15 min
·
NH 103
13
Continue on NH 103
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Route 103
14
Enter roundabout onto NH 103
264 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Route 103
15
Continue on NH 103
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 103
16
Turn left onto Bradford Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Bradford Road
17
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Maple Street
18
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Elm Street
19
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
John Stark Highway
20
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 11
21
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
22
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Broad Street
23
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103
463 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tremont Street
24
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 12; NH 103
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto West Terrace Street
402 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Terrace Street
26
Turn right onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Front Street
27
Arrive at destination
Front Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Goffstown, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 35.7 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
35.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
NH 103 / State Route 103
Enter roundabout onto NH 103 / State Route 103
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
NH 11; NH 103 / Tremont Street
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103 / Tremont Street
Navigation decision point
4
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
NH 12; NH 103 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 12; NH 103 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
West Terrace Street
Turn right onto West Terrace Street
Navigation decision point
4
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Front Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.34 one way
$16.68 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.18 | $18.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Claremont, NH
Late night in Claremont on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Sutton, NH
26 mi in
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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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 features a mixed driving profile, pulling you away from the monotony of major interstates and onto a more varied network of roads. You will rely primarily on South Stark Highway, NH 103, and Bradford Road to navigate the distance. With only 31% of the route categorized as highway, you should anticipate a more technical, engaging experience behind the wheel rather than a simple highway cruise. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, spanning 10.2 miles along South Stark Highway. As you transition between these different road types, the pace of the drive shifts, requiring you to stay attentive to the changing road conditions throughout the 1.5-hour duration.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on South Stark Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 35.7 miles in near NH 103 / State Route 103.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.7 miles (NH 103 / State Route 103): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 50.7 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Tremont Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles (NH 12; NH 103 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,171 ft
307 ft
Total Climb
1,183 ft
Total Descent
983 ft
Highest Point
1,171 ft
~37 mi in
Elevation Range
864 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on South Stark Highway. 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 35.7 miles (NH 103 / State Route 103): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 50.7 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Tremont Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles (NH 12; NH 103 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Claremont, 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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