How far is Milford, NH from Claremont, NH?

The driving distance from Milford, NH to Claremont, NH is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.1 mi
01h 27m
Flight
51.36 mi
82.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.36 mi
Kilometers
82.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.1 mi
Kilometers
98.33 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claremont
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Tue, May 12, 10:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-05-12T19:38
Arrive Claremont
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Milford
30.9 mi
00h 43m
To Claremont
30.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Claremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Claremont.

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    108 m · 7 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Mont Vernon Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Mont Vernon Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mont Vernon Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mont Vernon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.8 mi · 10 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mont Vernon Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mont Vernon Road

  6. 6

    Continue on High Street

    1599 ft · 45 sec · High Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Weare Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Weare Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dustin Tavern Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Dustin Tavern Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Stark Highway

    6.1 mi · 11 min · South Stark Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Weare Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Weare Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1412 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Maple Street

    2726 ft · 46 sec · Maple Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 114

    962 ft · 17 sec · State Route 114

  14. 14

    Continue on Bradford Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Bradford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 114

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 114

  16. 16

    Continue on Henniker Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Henniker Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 103

    812 ft · 20 sec · State Route 103

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 103

    81 m · 7 sec · State Route 103

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 103

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 103

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bradford Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Bradford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Maple Street

    2105 ft · 59 sec · Maple Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street

  24. 24

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Broad Street

    576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Tremont Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Terrace Street

    123 m · 19 sec · West Terrace Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Front Street

    880 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Claremont.

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Weare Road
7.96 mi · 13%
South Stark Highway
6.13 mi · 10%
Bradford Road
6.06 mi · 10%
South Main Street
4.77 mi · 8%
John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 8%
Mont Vernon Road
3.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

8.48 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 43m from Milford
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milford and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Claremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milford to Claremont?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Milford and 30.2 miles from Claremont.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milford and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Claremont.

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henniker, 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 Henniker.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 51.36 mi (82.66 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population16,515
Coordinates42.8353600, -71.6489600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Claremont

#2 Claremont

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population12,944
Coordinates43.3767400, -72.3467600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-71.649109, 42.835341)
End: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.63 $19.25
Premium $4.86 $10.49 $20.99
Diesel $6.00 $12.95 $25.91

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Claremont. The current time is 19:38:43.

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.