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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Street
108 m · 7 sec · South Street
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Turn straight onto Mont Vernon Road
80 m · 8 sec · Mont Vernon Road
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Turn right onto Amherst Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · Amherst Street
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Take the ramp left
1254 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
33.6 mi · 40 min
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Turn slight right onto US 1: Hampton, Seabrook
1156 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn left
118 m · 31 sec
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Turn left
20 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
79 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Hampton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Candia.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 41.61 mi (66.97 km).
#1 Milford
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 16,515 |
| Coordinates | 42.8353600, -71.6489600 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 15,950 |
| Coordinates | 42.9375900, -70.8389400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampton (-70.83894, 42.93759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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