How far is Milford, NH from Pelham, NH?

The driving distance from Milford, NH to Pelham, NH is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
25.04 mi
00h 42m
Flight
17.86 mi
28.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.86 mi
Kilometers
28.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.04 mi
Kilometers
40.3 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelham
Thu, Jun 11, 6:50 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, Jun 11, 7:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-06-11T18:08
Arrive Pelham
Thu, Jun 11, 6:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nashua
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Milford
11.7 mi
00h 21m
To Pelham
13.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    155 m · 17 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    939 ft · 28 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nashua Street

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Nashua Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Amherst Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Amherst Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1843 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Hudson

    1091 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Webster Highway North, South Nashua

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Circumferential Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Circumferential Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 3A South: Tyngsborough MA

    635 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lowell Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lowell Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Dracut Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Dracut Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sherburne Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Sherburne Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    62 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Mammoth Road

    811 ft · 17 sec · Mammoth Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Marsh Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Marsh Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marsh Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Marsh Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Marsh Road

    674 ft · 13 sec · Marsh Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Nashua Road

    49 m · 9 sec · Nashua Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Nashua Road

    106 m · 10 sec · Nashua Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nashua Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashua Street
5.86 mi · 23%
Everett Turnpike
4.5 mi · 18%
Amherst Street
3.58 mi · 14%
Marsh Road
2.54 mi · 10%
Dracut Road
1.99 mi · 8%
Sherburne Road
1.96 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Nashua Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Nashua Street

5.86 mi · 00h 11m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashua
00h 21m from Milford
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milford and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pelham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Nashua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Milford and 13.3 miles from Pelham.

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

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milford and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pelham.

Stop Ideas Near Nashua

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

4 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

31 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 17.86 mi (28.75 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Pelham

City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population14,306
Coordinates42.7345300, -71.3245100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-71.649109, 42.835341)
End: Nashua Road (-71.324395, 42.73464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.55
Diesel $6.00 $5.28 $10.55

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Pelham. The current time is 18:08:50.

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.