Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Photo: Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Goffstown, NH to Claremont, NH covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Stark Highway, NH 103, Bradford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on South Stark Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.29 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.9 miles from Goffstown, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
The drive from Goffstown, NH to Claremont, NH covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 35.7 miles in near NH 103 / State Route 103.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.7 miles (NH 103 / State Route 103): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 50.7 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Tremont Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles (NH 12; NH 103 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto NH 103 / State Route 103
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103 / Tremont Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 12; NH 103 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto West Terrace Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Stark Highway | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| NH 103 | 8.5 mi | 15m |
| Bradford Road | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| Weare Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| John Stark Highway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| State Route 114 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Henniker Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Washington Street | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown, NH and Claremont, NH.
Start on NH 13; NH 114
Continue on NH 114
Continue on NH 114
Continue on NH 114
Continue on NH 114
Continue on NH 114
Continue on NH 114
Continue on NH 114
Continue on NH 114
Continue on State Route 114
Continue on NH 114
Turn left onto NH 103
Continue on NH 103
Enter roundabout onto NH 103
Continue on NH 103
Turn left onto Bradford Road
Continue on Maple Street
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 12; NH 103
Turn right onto West Terrace Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 51.8 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.9 miles or 44m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claremont, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Goffstown, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Goffstown, NH
This is one driving day of about 51.8 miles and 1h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Goffstown, NH · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 51.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Goffstown, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Claremont, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Claremont, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| premium | $4.83 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Goffstown on Saturday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Claremont on Saturday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
26 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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