Origin
Milford, NH
Evening in Milford on Thursday
Local time
8:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, NH to Hooksett, NH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Hooksett, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milford, NH to Hooksett, NH covers 23.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Everett Turnpike, Amherst Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 23.8 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.2 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 17 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 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Amherst Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Amherst Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
22.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Hooksett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Hooksett
4
22.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Hackett Hill Road
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 9.2 mi | 14m |
| Everett Turnpike | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Amherst Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hackett Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 9.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NH and Hooksett, 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
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boynton Street
8
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on Granite Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 293; NH 3A
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Everett Turnpike
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Everett Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Hooksett
14
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
15
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West River Road
16
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Riverside Street
17
Arrive at destination
Rosedale Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.46
Everett Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Hooksett, NH
Evening in Hooksett on Thursday
Local time
8:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
9 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
40m 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 Hooksett, NH covers 23.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Everett Turnpike, 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 11.9 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 $3.83 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Amherst Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Milford, NH to Hooksett, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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