Origin
Goffstown, NH
Afternoon in Goffstown on Thursday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goffstown, NH to Amherst, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goffstown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Amherst, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Goffstown, NH to Amherst, NH covers 15.4 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, South Mast Street, Wallace Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 15.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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 Amherst, NH is easy. At 30m 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 Amherst, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| South Mast Street | — | — |
| Wallace Road | — | — |
| NH 122 | — | — |
| NH 122 South | — | — |
| Amherst Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown, NH and Amherst, NH.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
3
Exit the rotary onto Main Street
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on South Mast Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wallace Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wallace Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Wallace Road
6.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Wallace Road
7
Turn right
7.2 mi
·
10 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward NH 122: Amherst
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NH 122: Amherst
9
Keep slight right to continue on NH 122 South
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
NH 122 South
10
Turn slight right onto Amherst Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
11
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.48 one way
$4.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Amherst, NH
Afternoon in Amherst on Thursday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
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
30m 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 Amherst, NH covers 15.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, South Mast Street, Wallace Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 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 $2.48 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 Amherst, NH is easy. At 30m 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 Amherst, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Goffstown, NH to Amherst, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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