How far is Hillsborough, NJ from Milford, NJ?
The driving distance from Hillsborough, NJ to Milford, NJ is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsborough and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough and Milford.
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Start on Willow Road
2062 ft · 51 sec · Willow Road
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Turn left onto Homestead Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Homestead Road
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Turn right
1959 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Raider Boulevard
2636 ft · 1 min · Raider Boulevard
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Turn left onto Amwell Road
9.1 mi · 16 min · Amwell Road
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Turn right onto Old York Road
87 m · 9 sec · Old York Road
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Turn left onto Barley Sheaf Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Barley Sheaf Road
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Turn left onto Voorhees Corner Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Voorhees Corner Road
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Turn left onto US 202
2487 ft · 43 sec · US 202
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Packer Avenue
146 m · 8 sec · Packer Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Packer Avenue
1154 ft · 24 sec · Packer Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Parker Avenue
110 m · 7 sec · Parker Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Parker Avenue
1145 ft · 23 sec · Parker Avenue
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Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road
2293 ft · 46 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road
122 m · 8 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road
9.7 mi · 17 min · Frenchtown-Flemington Road
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Continue on Kingwood Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Kingwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Race Street
536 ft · 13 sec · Race Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Harrison Street
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Continue on Milford - Frenchtown Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Milford - Frenchtown Road
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Continue on Frenchtown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Frenchtown Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
9 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsborough and Milford.
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.
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road
9.67 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsborough and Clear near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsborough to Milford?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flemington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Hillsborough and 15.2 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsborough and Clear near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Flemington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flemington.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsborough and Milford. Straight-line distance: 25.36 mi (40.82 km).
#1 Hillsborough
Township in Somerset county, New Jersey
| Population | 40,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.4776000, -74.6268200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 1,176 |
| Coordinates | 40.5687100, -75.0946200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-75.09462, 40.56871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.06 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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