Origin
Rye, NH
Afternoon in Rye on Thursday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rye, NH to Goffstown, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rye, NH
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Goffstown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
This 47.8-mile drive from Rye, NH to Goffstown, NH takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily travel on NH 101, Mast Road, and Exeter Road, with 61% of the journey on highway. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $8, making it an affordable option for a quick excursion within New Hampshire. The overall feel is a highway-focused drive, efficient for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours. Given its short duration, it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or a convenient way to connect these two Northeast locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The personality of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads. With 61% of the route being highway, expect stretches where you can maintain consistent speeds. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 28.9 miles on NH 101. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Mast Road and Exeter Road suggests a transition to more local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. This mix offers a blend of efficient travel and a slight shift in scenery and pace.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 28.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Mast Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near US 1 / Lafayette Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.4 miles (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 1 / Lafayette Road
Turn left onto US 1 / Lafayette Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward NH 101 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NH 101 West
6
36.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord
6
37.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
6
41.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
NH 114A / Mast Road
At end of road, turn right onto NH 114A / Mast Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 28.9 mi | 33m |
| Mast Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Exeter Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Washington Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Bridge Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| Lafayette Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Mast Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Kelley Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 28.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye, NH and Goffstown, NH.
1
Start on Washington Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Washington Road
2
Continue on Washington Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
3
Turn left onto Dow Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dow Lane
4
Turn left onto US 1
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lafayette Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Hobbs Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hobbs Road
6
Continue on NH 111
404 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Hill Road
7
Turn left onto NH 151; NH 111
411 ft
·
11 sec
·
Post Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto NH 111
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Exeter Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on NH 111
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Hampton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward NH 101 West
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto NH 101
29 mi
·
33 min
·
NH 101
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
15
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
16
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
17
Continue on Bridge Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on Amory Street
388 ft
·
10 sec
·
Amory Street
Use the left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Coolidge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Coolidge Avenue
20
Turn left onto Kelley Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kelley Street
21
Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nazaire Biron Bridge
22
Continue on Pinard Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Pinard Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto NH 114A
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Mast Road
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on NH 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
25
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Mast Street
26
Continue on NH 114
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
27
Enter roundabout onto NH 13; NH 114
50 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
28
Continue on NH 13; NH 114
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
NH 13; NH 114
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Rye, NH · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 23.9 miles from Rye, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goffstown, NH
The final approach into Goffstown, 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
$7.70 one way
$15.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Goffstown, NH
Afternoon in Goffstown on Thursday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m 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 Rye, NH to Goffstown, NH covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Mast Road, Exeter Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Rye, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.70 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 47.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.4 miles (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rye, NH to Goffstown, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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