Origin
Milford, NH
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, NH to Nashua, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
Milford to Nashua is 11 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Nashua Street, Amherst Street, and High Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through towns than cruising on an open road. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a quick, same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nashua Street | 5.9 mi | 11m |
| Amherst Street | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Nashua Street
— 5.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on NH 13
510 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Street
2
Turn left onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
High Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
5.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashua Street
4
Continue on NH 101A
4.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Amherst Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto NH 101A
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 101A / Nashua Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A / Nashua Street
Navigation decision point
5
11 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NH 101A / Main Street
Turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
23 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
23m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway driving contributing to its 11-mile length. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles along Nashua Street. As you progress, the road will weave through local streets, requiring your attention for frequent turns rather than sustained high-speed travel. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience as you navigate this urban and suburban landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Nashua Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near High Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Milford, NH to Nashua, NH is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NH 101A / Nashua Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (NH 101A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on Nashua Street. 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: at 0.1 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NH 101A / Nashua Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (NH 101A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nashua, 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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