Origin
Goffstown, NH
Afternoon in Goffstown on Thursday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goffstown, NH to Exeter, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goffstown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Exeter, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goffstown, NH to Exeter, NH covers 38.1 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Mast Road, West Bridge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 38.1 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Mast Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.1 miles on NH 101.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 25.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Mast Road. You will hit about 12 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
6/10
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 38.1 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 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 12 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
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
36.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
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 10
Toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Goffstown, NH to Exeter, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth along the way.
Portsmouth
10.3 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| Mast Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| West Bridge Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| South Mast Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Kelley Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Newfields Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 25.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown, NH and Exeter, 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
25 mi
·
29 min
·
NH 101
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 10
Toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto NH 85
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Newfields Road
20
Continue on NH 85
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto NH 27
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Water Street
22
Arrive at destination
NH 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Goffstown, NH · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Goffstown, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Exeter, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Exeter, 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
$6.13 one way
$12.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Exeter, NH
Afternoon in Exeter on Thursday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Manchester, NH
19 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
20 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
58m 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 Exeter, NH covers 38.1 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Mast Road, West Bridge Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 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 $6.13 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 38.1 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.
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.
On the drive from Goffstown, NH to Exeter, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth along the way.
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