Origin
Hampton, NH
Morning in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Hampton, 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 14m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, NH
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Milford, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hampton, NH to Milford, NH covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Exeter-Hampton Expressway, NH 101, Amherst Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.1 miles on Exeter-Hampton Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 53.3 miles, with most of the trip on Exeter-Hampton Expressway and NH 101. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.1 miles on Exeter-Hampton Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Exeter-Hampton Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Exeter-Hampton Expressway and NH 101. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Lafayette Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1 / Lafayette Road
Turn left onto US 1 / Lafayette Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp toward NH 101 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NH 101 West
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
6
38.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
6
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 122 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 122 South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hampton, NH and Milford, NH, road signs point toward Manchester, Bedford and Nashua.
Manchester
35.1 mi in
|
~44m
|
via NH 101
Bedford
35.1 mi in
|
~44m
|
via NH 101
Nashua
38.3 mi in
|
~48m
|
via NH 101
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 33.1 mi | 38m |
| NH 101 | 14.7 mi | 22m |
| Amherst Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Exeter Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Lafayette Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Union Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| NH 13 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Colonel John Shephard Bridge | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
— 33.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, NH and Milford, NH.
1
Start on this road
159 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lafayette Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto NH 27
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Exeter Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward NH 101 West
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto NH 101
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
8
Turn left onto NH 101
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
NH 101
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on NH 101
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NH 122: Amherst
11
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward NH 122 South
12
Turn slight right onto NH 122
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Amherst Street
13
Continue on Amherst Street
477 ft
·
18 sec
·
Amherst Street
14
Turn left onto NH 13
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
Colonel John Shephard Bridge
15
Turn slight right onto NH 13
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Union Square
16
Turn slight left onto NH 13
291 ft
·
11 sec
·
NH 13
17
Turn right onto NH 13
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Street
18
Arrive at destination
NH 13
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Hampton, NH · 34m 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 26.7 miles from Hampton, 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
$8.58 one way
$17.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
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 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
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
Morning in Milford on Saturday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
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.
Road read
1h 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hampton, NH to Milford, NH covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Exeter-Hampton Expressway, NH 101, Amherst Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Hampton, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.58 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hampton, NH and Milford, NH, road signs point toward Manchester, Bedford and Nashua.
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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