Origin
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, 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
23m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashua, NH
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Milford, NH
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Trip Overview
This short 11.1-mile drive from Nashua, NH, to Milford, NH, will take you about 23 minutes to complete. As a quick hop within New Hampshire's Northeast region, it's perfect for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Milford Road, Amherst Street, and Clinton Street, with no highway driving involved. Budgeting around $2 for fuel makes this an economical journey. The overall feel is that of a straightforward local commute, ideal for a quick errand or connecting two nearby towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Milford Road | 5.8 mi | 11m |
| Amherst Street | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| Clinton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Milford Road
— 5.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Milford, NH.
1
Start on NH 101A
27 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NH 101A
4.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Amherst Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on NH 101A
5.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Milford Road
4
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Clinton Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto NH 13
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Street
6
Arrive at destination
NH 13
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 101A / Amherst Street
Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
10.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Clinton Street
Turn left onto Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NH 13 / South Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 13 / South Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.57 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 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 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
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
Milford, NH
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
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
23 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles along Milford Road. This journey is characterized by frequent turns and navigating through local traffic, rather than long, open stretches. It's the kind of drive where you'll be paying attention to street signs and traffic signals more than the scenery. The road conditions are likely to be consistent with typical town and city streets throughout the entire 11.1 miles.
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: 5.8 mi on Milford Road.
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 early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nashua, NH to Milford, 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: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (NH 13 / South Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.1 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 5.8 miles on Milford Road. 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 (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (NH 13 / South Street): Navigation decision point.
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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