Origin
Goffstown, NH
Afternoon in Goffstown on Thursday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goffstown, NH to Charlestown, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
61.6 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goffstown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Charlestown, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goffstown, NH to Charlestown, NH covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Mast Street, North Mast Road, South Stark Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.8 miles from Goffstown, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 61.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 61.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Mast Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Goffstown, NH to Charlestown, NH is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goffstown, NH to Charlestown, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Mast Street | — | — |
| North Mast Road | — | — |
| South Stark Highway | — | — |
| Weare Road | — | — |
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| Maple Street | — | — |
| State Route 114 | — | — |
| Bradford Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Mast Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown, NH and Charlestown, NH.
1
Start on Main Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on North Mast Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mast Street
3
Continue on North Mast Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mast Road
4
Continue on South Stark Highway
10 mi
·
17 min
·
South Stark Highway
5
Continue on Weare Road
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Weare Road
6
Continue on Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Continue on Maple Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Maple Street
8
Continue on State Route 114
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Route 114
9
Continue on Bradford Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bradford Road
10
Continue on State Route 114
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 114
11
Continue on Henniker Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Henniker Road
12
Turn left
8.5 mi
·
15 min
13
Continue on State Route 103
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Route 103
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 103
266 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Route 103
15
Exit the rotary onto State Route 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 Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Elm Street
19
Continue on John Stark Highway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
John Stark Highway
20
Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 11
21
Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
22
Continue on Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Broad Street
23
Turn right onto Tremont Street
463 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tremont Street
24
Keep slight left to continue on Opera House Square
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
Opera House Square
25
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
26
Continue on Charlestown Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Charlestown Road
27
Continue on Claremont Road
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Claremont Road
28
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
29
Turn left onto Sullivan Street
144 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sullivan Street
30
Continue on Sullivan Street
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sullivan Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.8 miles from Goffstown, NH, or about 51m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.8 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlestown, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Goffstown, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Goffstown, NH
This is one driving day of about 61.6 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Goffstown, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.8 mi from Goffstown, NH · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Goffstown, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charlestown, NH
The final approach into Charlestown, 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
$9.92 one way
$19.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Charlestown, NH
Afternoon in Charlestown on Thursday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 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 42m 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 Charlestown, NH covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Mast Street, North Mast Road, South Stark Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 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 $9.92 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.
The drive from Goffstown, NH to Charlestown, NH is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goffstown, NH to Charlestown, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Goffstown, NH to Charlestown, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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