Origin
Goffstown, NH
Night in Goffstown on Friday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goffstown, NH to Rochester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goffstown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Rochester, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goffstown, NH to Rochester, NH covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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 $8.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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 Rochester, NH covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m, 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 27 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 16 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
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 Rochester, 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 | 17.4 mi | 27m |
| Mast Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| West Bridge Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| Gonic Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Mast Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Columbus Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Kelley Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown, NH and Rochester, 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
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on NH 125
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gonic Road
23
Continue on NH 125
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbus Avenue
24
Turn left onto NH 202A
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Main Street
25
Turn right onto Museum Way
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
Museum Way
26
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Goffstown, NH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Goffstown, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rochester, NH
The final approach into Rochester, 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
$8.15 one way
$16.29 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Rochester, NH
Night in Rochester on Friday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
14 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 22m 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 Rochester, NH covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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 25.3 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 $8.15 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 50.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 Rochester, 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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