Origin
Durham, NH
Late night in Durham on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Durham, NH to Milford, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Durham, NH
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Milford, NH
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Trip Overview
Durham, NH to Milford, NH is 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m via NH 101, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route is focused on highway driving, making it an efficient way to travel between these two locations. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick transit rather than an extensive scenic exploration. Plan for a mostly highway experience that gets you where you need to go without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 35.1 mi | 46m |
| Calef Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Amherst Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Concord Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Pettee Brook Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Madbury Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 35.1 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham, NH and Milford, NH.
1
Start on Mill Road
145 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mill Road
2
Turn slight right onto Main Street
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Madbury Road
457 ft
·
15 sec
·
Madbury Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Pettee Brook Lane
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pettee Brook Lane
5
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 4 West
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto US 4
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Road
10
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
290 ft
·
8 sec
·
Calef Highway
11
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto NH 101
20 mi
·
23 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
16
Turn left onto NH 101
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
NH 101
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on NH 101
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NH 122: Amherst
19
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward NH 122 South
20
Turn slight right onto NH 122
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Amherst Street
21
Continue on Amherst Street
477 ft
·
18 sec
·
Amherst Street
22
Turn left onto NH 13
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
Colonel John Shephard Bridge
23
Turn slight right onto NH 13
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Union Square
24
Turn slight left onto NH 13
291 ft
·
11 sec
·
NH 13
25
Turn right onto NH 13
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Street
26
Arrive at destination
NH 13
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 26.6 miles from Durham, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 49.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Madbury Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Madbury Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 4 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 4 West
8
35 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
6
38.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
6
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 122 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 122 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.56 one way
$17.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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?
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 66% of the route on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on NH 101, experiencing its highway-focused character. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.1 miles along NH 101, offering a consistent pace. While largely a highway experience, segments like Calef Highway and Amherst Street suggest a transition to more local roads as you approach your destination. This mix means you get efficiency with a touch of local flavor towards the end.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.1 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Calef Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Madbury Road.
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 53.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (Madbury Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Durham, NH and Milford, NH, road signs point toward Manchester, Bedford and Nashua.
Manchester
35 mi in
|
~48m
|
via NH 101
Bedford
35 mi in
|
~48m
|
via NH 101
Nashua
38.2 mi in
|
~53m
|
via NH 101
About the Cities
Arriving in Milford, NH
Full guide →Milford is a town in the Souhegan Valley area of Hillsborough County in southern New Hampshire, USA. Formerly home to several granite quarries (which led to its nickname of "The Granite Town") and textile mills in the 19th century, the town is now the commercial and retail center for surrounding towns. A rather small and rural town that isn't typically thought of as a tourist destination, it nonetheless offers unique historical and scenic attractions and can make for an excellent stop in a larger tour of the areas of Manchester or Nashua. In 2020, it was home to 16,000 people.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.1 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: at 0.1 miles (Madbury Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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