How far is Milford, NH from New Ipswich, NH?

The driving distance from Milford, NH to New Ipswich, NH is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
16.23 mi
00h 33m
Flight
12.03 mi
19.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.03 mi
Kilometers
19.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.23 mi
Kilometers
26.12 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Ipswich
Thu, Oct 15, 9:19 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, Oct 15, 9:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive New Ipswich
Thu, Oct 15, 9:19 PM 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
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Milford
8.1 mi
00h 16m
To New Ipswich
8.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford and New Ipswich.

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    116 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Gibbons Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Greenville Road

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Greenville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    124 m · 21 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road

    1430 ft · 1 min · Hubbard Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    561 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto River Street

    1718 ft · 34 sec · River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highbridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highbridge Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greenville Road
4.93 mi · 30%
Elm Street
4.18 mi · 26%
Gibbons Highway
2.68 mi · 17%
Turnpike Road
1.52 mi · 9%
Highbridge Road
1.28 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Greenville Road

Turn left onto Greenville Road

4.93 mi · 00h 10m

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 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 16m from Milford
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milford and Sunny near New Ipswich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milford to New Ipswich?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Milford and 8.1 miles from New Ipswich.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milford and Sunny near New Ipswich.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 12.03 mi (19.36 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population16,515
Coordinates42.8353600, -71.6489600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
New Ipswich

#2 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,429
Coordinates42.7481400, -71.8542400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-71.64896, 42.83536)
End: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.88 $2.78 $5.57
Premium $5.34 $3.04 $6.08
Diesel $6.35 $3.62 $7.24

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and New Ipswich. The current time is 20:46:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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