Origin
Milford, NH
Morning in Milford on Saturday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, NH to Hampton, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 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 10m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
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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Hampton, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, NH to Hampton, NH covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Amherst Street, Lafayette Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.7 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 54.6 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Amherst Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.7 miles on NH 101.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Amherst Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Amherst Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (Amherst Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Amherst Street
Turn right onto Amherst Street
Navigation decision point
9
19.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
5
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Turn slight right toward US 1: Hampton, Seabrook
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 1: Hampton, Seabrook
4
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Milford, NH to Hampton, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Seacoast along the way.
Seacoast
19.6 mi in
|
~31m
|
via NH 101
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 49.7 mi | 1h 3m |
| Amherst Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Lafayette Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mont Vernon Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 49.7 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NH and Hampton, 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
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
NH 101
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
34 mi
·
39 min
·
NH 101
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 1: Hampton, Seabrook
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lafayette Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left
388 ft
·
30 sec
12
Turn left
66 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn left
259 ft
·
18 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Milford, NH · 40m 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 27.3 miles from Milford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hampton, NH
The final approach into Hampton, 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
$8.79 one way
$17.58 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 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 | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
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
Hampton, NH
Morning in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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 15m 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 Milford, NH to Hampton, NH covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Amherst Street, Lafayette Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 miles from Milford, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.79 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 54.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (Amherst Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Milford, NH to Hampton, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Seacoast along the way.
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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