Origin
Goffstown, NH
Afternoon in Goffstown on Thursday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goffstown, NH to Atkinson, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goffstown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Atkinson, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goffstown, NH to Atkinson, NH covers 35.3 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, NH 101, State Route 111 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Goffstown, NH to Atkinson, NH covers 35.3 miles and takes about 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NH 114 / Main 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 35.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (NH 114 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.1 miles (NH 114): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 114 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 114 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NH 114
Turn right onto NH 114
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
8
24.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
6
32.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
NH 121 / Stage Road
Turn right onto NH 121 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Goffstown, NH and Atkinson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Salem.
Boston
12.4 mi in
|
~21m
Salem
24.9 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| NH 101 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| State Route 111 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| NH 114 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Mast Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown, NH and Atkinson, NH.
1
Start on NH 13; NH 114
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NH 114
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on NH 114
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
5
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
101 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Mast Street
6
Continue on NH 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
7
Continue on NH 114
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Mast Road
8
Turn right onto NH 114
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 114
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NH 101
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
11
Continue on I 293
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 293
12
Merge onto I 93
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
13
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
14
Continue on I 93
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto NH 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Range Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on NH 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on NH 111
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 111
20
Turn right onto NH 121
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stage Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on NH 121
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto Leroy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Leroy Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Leroy Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Goffstown, NH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Goffstown, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atkinson, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Atkinson, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 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 | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Atkinson, NH
Afternoon in Atkinson on Thursday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Derry, NH
18 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
1 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
57m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Goffstown, NH to Atkinson, NH covers 35.3 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, NH 101, State Route 111. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Goffstown, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NH 114 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.1 miles (NH 114): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Goffstown, NH and Atkinson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Salem.
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