Origin
Milford, NH
Late night in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, NH to Derry, 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
42m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, NH
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Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit across New Hampshire, the 26.5-mile journey from Milford to Derry is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 36 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is easily completed as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate via Mont Vernon Road, Amherst Street, and I-93 South to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel should be sufficient for this short stint. Since both towns reside within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This is a practical, no-fuss connection for travelers looking to move efficiently between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| Amherst Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 293 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nashua Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 13.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on NH 13
354 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Street
2
Turn straight onto NH 13
264 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mont Vernon Road
3
Turn right onto Amherst Street
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Amherst Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto NH 101
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
6
Continue on NH 101
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the exit onto NH 101
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
9
Continue on I 293
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 293
10
Merge onto I 93
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
11
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
12
Continue on I 93
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
14
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn left onto NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
17
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 17.4 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
24.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
NH 102 / Nashua Road
Turn left onto NH 102 / Nashua Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
26.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Derry, NH
Late night in Derry on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
3 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
42m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend very little time on major highways, as the route relies primarily on local roads to navigate the terrain. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience with frequent turns and changing road conditions. The nature of the path means you will be actively engaged behind the wheel for the entirety of the 36-minute duration. It is a functional, winding connection that prioritizes local access over high-speed travel.
55% 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: 13.8 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 17.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 26.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Milford, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
Boston
17.4 mi in
|
~28m
Londonderry
24.7 mi in
|
~38m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Derry, NH
Full guide →Derry is a town in New Hampshire.
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 42m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 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 Derry, 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 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Derry, 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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