Origin
Durham, NH
Afternoon in Durham on Saturday
Local time
12:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Durham, NH to Milford, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Durham, NH
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Milford, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Durham, NH to Milford, NH covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Madbury Road, Pettee Brook Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 53.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Durham, NH to Milford, NH is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Durham, NH to Milford, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Madbury Road | — | — |
| Pettee Brook Lane | — | — |
| US 4 West | — | — |
| Concord Road | — | — |
| Lee Circle | — | — |
| Calef Highway | — | — |
| I 293 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham, NH and Milford, NH.
1
Start on Mill Road
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mill Road
2
Turn slight right onto Main Street
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
3
Keep slight left to continue on Madbury Road
456 ft
·
16 sec
·
Madbury Road
4
Keep slight left to continue on Pettee Brook Lane
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pettee Brook Lane
5
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Take the ramp left toward US 4 West
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 4 West
9
Merge slight left onto Concord Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle
289 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lee Circle
11
Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
12
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
23 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
15
Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
16
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
17
Continue straight
8.8 mi
·
13 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward NH 122: Amherst
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NH 122: Amherst
19
Keep slight right to continue on NH 122 South
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
NH 122 South
20
Turn slight right onto Amherst Street
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Amherst Street
21
Continue on Amherst Street
479 ft
·
17 sec
·
Amherst Street
22
Turn left onto Colonel John Shephard Bridge
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
Colonel John Shephard Bridge
23
Turn slight right onto Union Square
308 ft
·
6 sec
·
Union Square
24
Turn slight left
292 ft
·
12 sec
25
Turn right onto South Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Durham, NH · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Durham, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milford, NH
The final approach into Milford, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.56 one way
$17.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Milford on Saturday
Local time
12:01 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
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
1h 19m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Durham, NH to Milford, NH covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Madbury Road, Pettee Brook Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Durham, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Durham, NH to Milford, NH is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Durham, NH to Milford, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Durham, NH to Milford, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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