Hanover to Milford is 90.6 miles and takes about 2h 2m via I 89 and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. You'll experience mostly interstate travel, so expect efficiency over expansive scenery. Plan for this to be a quick transit rather than a destination-focused road trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from Hanover, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
55.9 mi
1h 4m
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi
14m
NH 101
9.3 mi
14m
Amherst Street
3.1 mi
6m
Hanover Street
3 mi
6m
Lebanon Street
1.8 mi
4m
Boynton Street
1.6 mi
3m
Main Street
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,602 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,297
Quietest
2 AM
~145 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
31.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, NH and Milford, NH.
1
Start on NH 10A
54 ft·6 sec·West Wheelock Street
2
Turn right onto NH 10
0.1 mi·25 sec·South Main Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto Lebanon Street
1.8 mi·4 min·Lebanon Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Hanover Street
3.0 mi·6 min·Hanover Street
5
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
6
Merge onto I 89; NH 10
56 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 89; NH 10
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
8
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi·6 min·Everett Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
4.9 mi·5 min·Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, NashuaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
401 ft·9 sec
Exit 6Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
12
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft·11 sec
13
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi·34 sec·Eddy Road
14
Continue on McGregor Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·McGregor Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Main Street
16
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi·3 min·Boynton Street
17
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi·43 sec·NH 101
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on NH 101
8.8 mi·13 min·NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward NH 122: Amherst
20
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward NH 122 South
21
Turn slight right onto NH 122
3.1 mi·6 min·Amherst Street
22
Continue on Amherst Street
477 ft·18 sec·Amherst Street
23
Turn left onto NH 13
253 ft·7 sec·Colonel John Shephard Bridge
24
Turn slight right onto NH 13
308 ft·7 sec·Union Square
25
Turn slight left onto NH 13
291 ft·11 sec·NH 13
26
Turn right onto NH 13
42 ft·1 sec·South Street
27
Arrive at destination
NH 13
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 2m duration and 90.6-mile distance, this is an easy one-day drive. You can depart anytime, but leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's an economical trip. There are no specific stops recommended in the data, so you can decide on breaks as needed, perhaps after the 55.9-mile stretch on I 89. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as longer stretches on the highway can mean fewer immediate services.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.3 miles from Hanover, NH, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 miles.
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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 58m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milford, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hanover, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Hanover, NH
This is one driving day of about 90.6 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Hanover, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 69.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|NH 10 / South Main Street
Turn right onto NH 10 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Lebanon Street
Turn left onto Lebanon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5 mi into trip|~11m in
Turn left toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
6
67.4 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
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69.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.02 one way
$32.03 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$17.54
$35.08
premium
$5.29
$18.87
$37.73
diesel
$5.35
$19.08
$38.17
Estimated Tolls: $0.88
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)$0.54
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.2
0
$9.51
$4.35
Efficient EV
22.7
0
$7.93
$3.62
EV Truck/SUV
36.2
0
$12.68
$5.80
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Hanover, NH
Afternoon
in Hanover on Wednesday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Isolated Rain Showers
N 2 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Milford, NH
Afternoon
in Milford on Wednesday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph9% chanceLive forecast
50°F
Webster, NH
45 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
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 2m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
$10
near mile 12.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of the drive utilizing major roads like I 89 and the Everett Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.9 miles on I 89, offering a consistent pace. Expect a driving experience characterized by smooth, high-speed travel for the majority of the trip. While primarily interstate, the latter part of the journey might offer slight variations as you transition onto NH 101. Overall, it's designed for covering distance efficiently.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. 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 10 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 90.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Lebanon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,395 ft241 ft
Total Climb
1,099 ft
Total Descent
1,379 ft
Highest Point
1,395 ft
~12.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,155 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hanover, NH and Milford, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Nashua.
Hanover is a college town in west central New Hampshire across the Connecticut River from Norwich, Vermont. It is home to Dartmouth College, founded in 1769, whose historic campus dominates the center of the town. Hanover is also a stop on the Appalachian Trail, with through-hikers are a common sight during the summer and fall.
Top landmarks
•Hood Museum of Art — art museum in Hanover, New Hampshire
•The Epic of American Civilization — mural by José Clemente Orozco
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 90.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.88 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 (NH 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Lebanon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milford, NH before heading back.
