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Trip from Newport, 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

1h 16m

Distance

41.8 mi

67 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Newport, NH, NH

Newport, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Goffstown, NH, NH

Goffstown, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Newport to Goffstown, New Hampshire, you are looking at a manageable 41.8-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel should cover your needs for this Northeast excursion. Since the entire drive stays within New Hampshire, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is a straightforward trip that provides a nice balance of travel time and distance for those who prefer not to spend all day behind the wheel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 103 10.6 mi 18m
North Stark Highway 10.2 mi 17m
Bradford Road 6.1 mi 13m
Weare Road 4.7 mi 7m
State Route 114 3 mi 5m
Henniker Road 2.6 mi 4m
North Mast Street 1.7 mi 3m
North Mast Road 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: State Route 103 — 10.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport, NH and Goffstown, NH.

1

Start on Park Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Park Street
2

Turn left onto NH 10

474 ft · 8 sec · State Route 10
3

Continue on NH 10

437 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
4

Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 11; NH 103

100 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
5

Continue on NH 10; NH 11; NH 103

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
6

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Maple Street
7

Turn slight right onto Bradford Road

3.1 mi · 7 min · Bradford Road
8

At end of road, turn right onto NH 103

1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 103
9

Enter roundabout onto NH 103

249 ft · 6 sec · State Route 103
10

Continue on NH 103

8.6 mi · 15 min · State Route 103
11

Turn right onto NH 114

2.6 mi · 4 min · Henniker Road
12

Continue on NH 114

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 114
13

Continue on NH 114

2.9 mi · 5 min · Bradford Road
14

Continue on NH 114

0.2 mi · 17 sec · State Route 114
15

Continue on NH 114

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Maple Street
16

Continue on NH 114

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Bridge Street
17

Continue on NH 114

4.7 mi · 7 min · Weare Road
18

Continue on NH 114

10 mi · 17 min · North Stark Highway
19

Continue on NH 114

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Mast Road
20

Continue on NH 114

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street
21

Arrive at destination

NH 13; NH 114

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Henniker, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Henniker, NH

21 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

New Boston, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Henniker, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Newport, 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 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 10 / State Route 10

Turn left onto NH 10 / State Route 10

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | NH 10; NH 11; NH 103 / Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 11; NH 103 / Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Maple Street

Turn left onto Maple Street

Navigation decision point

4
4.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | NH 103 / State Route 103

At end of road, turn right onto NH 103 / State Route 103

Navigation decision point

4
6.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | NH 103 / State Route 103

Enter roundabout onto NH 103 / State Route 103

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.73 one way

$13.46 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.40 $14.81
premium $4.86 $8.00 $16.01
diesel $5.61 $9.23 $18.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.5 0 $4.39 $2.01
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.66 $1.67
EV Truck/SUV 16.7 0 $5.85 $2.68

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Newport, NH

Morning in Newport on Sunday

Local time

6:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Goffstown, NH

Morning in Goffstown on Sunday

Local time

6:08 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

2 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 16m 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 driving experience as you navigate your way toward Goffstown. You will spend roughly 33% of your time on highways, while the remainder of the route relies on local roads like State Route 103, North Stark Highway, and Bradford Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.6-mile segment on State Route 103, which offers a brief respite from frequent turns. Overall, the road personality is varied, shifting between faster highway sections and more technical local stretches. Be prepared to adapt your driving style as the road transitions between these different types of infrastructure.

33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on State Route 103.

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 0.2 miles in near NH 10 / State Route 10.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Newport, NH to Goffstown, NH is easy. At 1h 16m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NH 10 / State Route 10): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NH 10; NH 11; NH 103 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,131 ft 307 ft

Total Climb

632 ft

Total Descent

1,137 ft

Highest Point

1,131 ft

~9 mi in

Elevation Range

824 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on State Route 103. 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 0.2 miles (NH 10 / State Route 10): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NH 10; NH 11; NH 103 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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