How far is Milford, NH from Somersworth, NH?

The driving distance from Milford, NH to Somersworth, NH is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
61.73 mi
01h 34m
Flight
49.33 mi
79.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.33 mi
Kilometers
79.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.73 mi
Kilometers
99.35 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somersworth
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Somersworth
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Milford
30.8 mi
00h 47m
To Somersworth
30.9 mi
00h 47m

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
54°F
Saturday

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 Somersworth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Silver Street

    64 m · 4 sec · Silver Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Silver Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight

    919 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth

    144 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Dover, Somersworth

    526 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Indian Brook Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Indian Brook Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on High Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · High Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Highland Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amherst Street
19.5 mi · 32%
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 31%
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 16%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 5%
High Street
2.51 mi · 4%
Spaulding Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

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

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 47m from Milford
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Milford and Mostly Cloudy near Somersworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Milford and 30.9 miles from Somersworth.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Somersworth. Straight-line distance: 49.33 mi (79.39 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Somersworth

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population12,286
Coordinates43.2617500, -70.8653400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-71.64896, 42.83536)
End: Somersworth (-70.86534, 43.26175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.86 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.00 $13.07 $26.15

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 Somersworth. The current time is 00:20:28.

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.