Origin
Manchester, NH
Night in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from 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
31m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, NH
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Milford, NH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 16.6-mile drive from Manchester to Milford, New Hampshire, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 31 minutes to complete. Your journey will primarily utilize NH 101, Amherst Street, and Boynton Street, with 56% of the route being highway driving. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of faster road sections and potentially some local road navigation. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger regional exploration within the Northeast.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Amherst Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| McGregor Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Union Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| NH 13 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Milford, NH.
1
Start on Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto McGregor Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
McGregor Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Boynton Street
5
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 101
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NH 101
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NH 122: Amherst
8
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward NH 122 South
9
Turn slight right onto NH 122
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Amherst Street
10
Continue on Amherst Street
477 ft
·
18 sec
·
Amherst Street
11
Turn left onto NH 13
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
Colonel John Shephard Bridge
12
Turn slight right onto NH 13
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Union Square
13
Turn slight left onto NH 13
291 ft
·
11 sec
·
NH 13
14
Turn right onto NH 13
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Street
15
Arrive at destination
NH 13
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bridge Street
Depart onto Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
McGregor Street
Turn left onto McGregor Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward NH 122: Amherst
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NH 122: Amherst
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 122 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 122 South
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NH 13 / South Street
Turn right onto NH 13 / South Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
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 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
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
Night in Milford on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
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
24 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
31m 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 driving experience on this 16.6-mile route, with 56% of it involving highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on NH 101, offering a chance for consistent speed. As you transition between NH 101 and local roads like Amherst Street and Boynton Street, you’ll likely notice a change in pace and traffic. This blend means you’ll experience both efficient highway cruising and potentially some more localized driving as you approach your destination. The overall feel is practical rather than overtly scenic, focusing on getting you from point A to point B efficiently.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 16.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 (Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (McGregor Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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.
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 (Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (McGregor Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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