Origin
Somersworth, NH
Night in Somersworth on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somersworth, NH to Goffstown, NH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 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 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somersworth, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Goffstown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Somersworth, NH to Goffstown, NH covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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 18.4 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Somersworth, NH to Goffstown, NH covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m, 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 34 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 18.4 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 early in the drive near NH 9; NH 236 / High Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (NH 9; NH 236 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NH 9; NH 236 / High Street
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 236 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
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 8W
Toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
6
41.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
42 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Calef Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Mast Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| High Street | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Bridge Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| Spaulding Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Mast Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somersworth, NH and Goffstown, NH.
1
Start on Highland Street
9 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highland Street
2
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 236
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on NH 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Indian Brook Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto NH 16
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 8W
Toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto NH 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
9
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
10
Continue on NH 155
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
12
Merge onto US 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
13
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
290 ft
·
8 sec
·
Calef Highway
14
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
20
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
21
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
22
Continue on Bridge Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Continue on Amory Street
388 ft
·
10 sec
·
Amory Street
Use the left lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto Coolidge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Coolidge Avenue
25
Turn left onto Kelley Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kelley Street
26
Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nazaire Biron Bridge
27
Continue on Pinard Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Pinard Street
28
At end of road, turn right onto NH 114A
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Mast Road
Use the right lane.
29
Continue on NH 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
30
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Mast Street
31
Continue on NH 114
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
32
Enter roundabout onto NH 13; NH 114
50 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
33
Continue on NH 13; NH 114
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
34
Arrive at destination
NH 13; NH 114
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Somersworth, NH · 43m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Somersworth, 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
$8.44 one way
$16.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.03 | $20.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Spaulding Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
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
Goffstown, NH
Night in Goffstown on Thursday
Local time
9:57 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
20 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 26m 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 Somersworth, NH to Goffstown, NH covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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 26.2 miles from Somersworth, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.44 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 52.4 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (NH 9; NH 236 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Somersworth, NH to Goffstown, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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