Origin
Goffstown, NH
Afternoon in Goffstown on Saturday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goffstown, NH to Alton, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goffstown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Alton, NH
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
The drive from Goffstown, NH to Alton, NH covers 43.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Suncook Valley Road, Suncook Valley Highway, Pinewood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 miles on Suncook Valley Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncook Valley Road | 17.2 mi | 26m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Tirrell Hill Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Elm Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Hackett Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Goffstown Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Suncook Valley Road
— 17.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown, NH and Alton, NH.
1
Start on NH 13; NH 114
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Elm Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Elm Street
3
Continue on Center Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
4
Enter roundabout onto Center Street
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
Center Street
5
Continue on Center Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Center Street
6
Turn slight left onto Tirrell Hill Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tirrell Hill Road
7
Turn left onto Montelona Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Montelona Road
8
Turn right onto Grady Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Grady Hill Road
9
Turn left onto East Dunbarton Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Dunbarton Road
10
Turn right onto Hooksett Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hooksett Road
11
Continue on Goffstown Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Goffstown Road
12
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Hackett Hill Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West River Road
14
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Street
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
17
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 3; NH 28
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn right onto NH 28
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
20
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
21
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
22
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
208 ft
·
5 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
23
Continue on NH 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
24
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
25
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
26
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
28
Continue on NH 28
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the right lane.
29
Enter roundabout onto NH 11; NH 28A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
NH 11; NH 28A
30
Continue on NH 11; NH 28A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 11; NH 28A
31
Turn left
336 ft
·
24 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 43.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Center Street
Enter roundabout onto Center Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Grady Hill Road
Turn right onto Grady Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
11 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
43.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.99 one way
$13.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 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 | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
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.
Destination
Alton, NH
Afternoon in Alton on Saturday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
18 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 19m 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?
43.4 mi in 1h 19m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Suncook Valley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near Center Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 43.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.1 miles (Center Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (Grady Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Suncook Valley Road. 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 3.1 miles (Center Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (Grady Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alton, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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