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Trip from Goffstown, NH to Barrington, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

46.7 mi

75 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

Downtown Goffstown, NH, NH

Goffstown, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Barrington, NH, NH

Barrington, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Goffstown, NH to Barrington, NH covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NH 101, Calef Highway, Mast Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Goffstown, NH to Barrington, NH covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NH 114 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 5.9 miles (Pinard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Amory Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These 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
5.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | Pinard Street

Turn left onto Pinard Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
7.4 mi into trip | ~16m in | Amory Street

At end of road, turn left onto Amory Street

Navigation decision point

6
10.3 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7 Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
8
29.4 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

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 7 Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

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 Barrington, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Kingston.

Portsmouth

10.3 mi in | ~23m

Kingston

29.4 mi in | ~45m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NH 101 18.3 mi 21m
Calef Highway 14.2 mi 22m
Mast Road 4.3 mi 8m
Franklin Pierce Highway 2.9 mi 5m
West Bridge Street 2 mi 5m
South Mast Street 1.3 mi 3m
Kelley Street 0.9 mi 2m
Main Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: NH 101 — 18.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown, NH and Barrington, 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

4.3 mi · 8 min · Mast Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto Pinard Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Pinard Street
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge
10

Continue on Kelley Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Kelley Street
11

At end of road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Coolidge Avenue
12

At end of road, turn left onto Amory Street

505 ft · 15 sec · Amory Street
13

Continue on West Bridge Street

2.0 mi · 5 min · West Bridge Street
14

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 93 South Use the left lane.
15

Merge onto I 93

0.3 mi · 25 sec · I 93
16

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 7 Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
17

Merge onto NH 101

18 mi · 21 min · NH 101
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 7 Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn left onto NH 125

9.7 mi · 14 min · Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
20

Enter roundabout onto NH 125

171 ft · 5 sec · Calef Highway
21

Continue on NH 125

4.4 mi · 7 min · Calef Highway
22

Turn left onto NH 9

2.7 mi · 5 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto NH 9

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway
24

Arrive at destination

NH 9

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.4 mi from Goffstown, NH · 38m into the drive

town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chester, NH

23 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

City of Manchester, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fremont, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Goffstown, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Barrington, NH

The final approach into Barrington, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.52 one way

$15.04 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.27 $16.54
premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.89
diesel $5.61 $10.31 $20.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14 0 $4.90 $2.24
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.09 $1.87
EV Truck/SUV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Goffstown, NH

Afternoon in Goffstown on Saturday

Local time

12:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Partly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Barrington, NH

Afternoon in Barrington on Saturday

Local time

12:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 0 to 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

39°F

Chester, NH

23 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

2 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

1h 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Barrington, NH covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NH 101, Calef Highway, Mast Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23.4 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 $7.52 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 46.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 5.9 miles (Pinard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Amory Street): Navigation decision point.

Between Goffstown, NH and Barrington, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Kingston.

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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