How far is City of Manchester, NH from Milford, NH?

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Milford, NH is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.75 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.6 mi
23.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.6 mi
Kilometers
23.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.75 mi
Kilometers
33.4 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-04-19T03:47
Arrive Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Manchester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bedford
NH

City in New Hampshire, USA

From City of Manchester
8.3 mi
00h 16m
To Milford
12.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Manchester and Milford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester and Milford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Summer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmont Street

    83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Auburn Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Canal Street

    705 ft · 23 sec · Canal Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Granite Street

    2443 ft · 1 min · Granite Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto South Main Street

    3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 122: Amherst

    910 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 122 South

    61 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Amherst Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Amherst Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Amherst Street

    146 m · 19 sec · Amherst Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Colonel John Shephard Bridge

    77 m · 7 sec · Colonel John Shephard Bridge

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Union Square

    94 m · 7 sec · Union Square

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    89 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Street

    13 m · 1 sec · South Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Manchester and Milford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boynton Street
10.9 mi · 52%
Amherst Street
3.15 mi · 15%
Auburn Street
1.02 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.58 mi · 3%
Granite Street
0.46 mi · 2%
NH 122
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Boynton Street

Continue straight

8.84 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 16m from City of Manchester
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Manchester and Rain Showers Likely near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Manchester to Milford?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from City of Manchester and 12.4 miles from Milford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Manchester and Rain Showers Likely near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bedford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

6 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

17 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

40 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Milford. Straight-line distance: 14.6 mi (23.5 km).

City of Manchester

#1 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population16,515
Coordinates42.8353600, -71.6489600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.444367, 42.98445)
End: South Street (-71.649109, 42.835341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.77 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.46 gal · 5.54 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.86 $3.55 $7.09
Diesel $6.00 $4.38 $8.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Milford. The current time is 03:47:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.