Origin
City of Manchester, NH
Late night in City of Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Manchester, NH to Milford, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Manchester, NH
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Milford, NH
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Trip Overview
This short, 16.7-mile drive from Manchester, NH to Milford, NH is a quick trip, typically taking around 32 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a same-day excursion, requiring no overnight stay. The main roads you'll navigate are NH 101, Amherst Street, and Boynton Street, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this route is very budget-friendly. Since both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of New Hampshire, you'll be exploring familiar territory without crossing state lines.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Amherst Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Auburn Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Granite Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester, NH and Milford, NH.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
9 sec
·
Summer Street
3
Turn right onto Belmont Street
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
Belmont Street
4
Turn left onto Auburn Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Street
5
Continue on Canal Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Canal Street
6
Turn left onto Granite Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Granite Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn slight left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Boynton Street
9
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 101
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NH 101
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NH 122: Amherst
12
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward NH 122 South
13
Turn slight right onto NH 122
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Amherst Street
14
Continue on Amherst Street
477 ft
·
18 sec
·
Amherst Street
15
Turn left onto NH 13
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
Colonel John Shephard Bridge
16
Turn slight right onto NH 13
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Union Square
17
Turn slight left onto NH 13
291 ft
·
11 sec
·
NH 13
18
Turn right onto NH 13
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Street
19
Arrive at destination
NH 13
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Summer Street
Turn right onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Belmont Street
Turn right onto Belmont Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Auburn Street
Turn left onto Auburn Street
Navigation decision point
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 122 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 122 South
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NH 13 / South Street
Turn right onto NH 13 / South Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Milford, NH
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
12:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 56% of the journey on highway conditions. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on NH 101. This segment likely offers a more fluid driving experience before transitioning to local roads. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, moving from potentially faster highway speeds to more town-oriented streets. This variation keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Summer Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Auburn Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Milford, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Auburn Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milford, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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