Origin
Goffstown, NH
Morning in Goffstown on Thursday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goffstown, NH to Chester, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goffstown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Chester, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goffstown, NH to Chester, NH covers 21.8 miles and takes about 45m 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, Mast Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m 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 45m drive with frequent turns across 21.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 Chester, NH is easy. At 45m 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 Chester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| South Mast Street | — | — |
| Mast Road | — | — |
| Pinard Street | — | — |
| Nazaire Biron Bridge | — | — |
| Kelley Street | — | — |
| Coolidge Avenue | — | — |
| Amory 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 Chester, 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 2 toward South Mast Street
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Mast Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
7
Continue on Mast Road
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Mast Road
8
Turn left onto Pinard Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pinard Street
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 the end of the road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Coolidge Avenue
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Amory Street
505 ft
·
16 sec
·
Amory Street
13
Continue on West Bridge Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Bridge Street
14
Take the ramp left toward I 93 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 South
15
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
16
Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
17
Merge slight right
2.5 mi
·
3 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward Auburn, Chester
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Auburn, Chester
19
Turn right onto Hooksett Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hooksett Road
20
Continue on Chester Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Chester Road
21
Continue on Chester Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Street
22
Turn right
499 ft
·
36 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Chester, NH
Morning in Chester on Thursday
Local time
11:36 AM
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
45m 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 Chester, NH covers 21.8 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, South Mast Street, Mast Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 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 $3.51 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 Chester, NH is easy. At 45m 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 Chester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Goffstown, NH to Chester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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