How far is Milford, NH from Hampton, NH?

The driving distance from Milford, NH to Hampton, NH is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.59 mi
01h 15m
Flight
41.61 mi
66.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.61 mi
Kilometers
66.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.59 mi
Kilometers
87.85 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-18T03:19
Arrive Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Candia
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Milford
27.3 mi
00h 37m
To Hampton
27.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
Hampton Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    108 m · 7 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Mont Vernon Road

    80 m · 8 sec · Mont Vernon Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Amherst Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Amherst Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1254 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    33.6 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto US 1: Hampton, Seabrook

    1156 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    118 m · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    20 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    79 m · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
33.6 mi · 62%
Amherst Street
19.5 mi · 36%
Lafayette Road
0.97 mi · 2%
US 1
0.22 mi
South Street
0.07 mi
Mont Vernon Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

33.6 mi · 00h 40m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 37m from Milford
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Milford and Mostly Cloudy near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Milford and 27.3 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Milford and Mostly Cloudy near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 41.61 mi (66.97 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Hampton

Town in New Hampshire

Population15,950
Coordinates42.9375900, -70.8389400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-71.64896, 42.83536)
End: Hampton (-70.83894, 42.93759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.23
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.61 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.86 $9.38 $18.75
Diesel $6.00 $11.57 $23.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Hampton. The current time is 03:19:52.

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.