How far is Milford, NJ from Hillsborough, NJ?
The driving distance from Milford, NJ to Hillsborough, NJ is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Hillsborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Hillsborough.
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Start on Bridge Street
9 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Frenchtown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Frenchtown Road
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Continue on Milford - Frenchtown Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Milford - Frenchtown Road
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Continue on Harrison Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Harrison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
536 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Kingwood Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Kingwood Avenue
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Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road
9.7 mi · 17 min · Frenchtown-Flemington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road
108 m · 7 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road
2347 ft · 47 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road
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Continue on Parker Avenue
1135 ft · 24 sec · Parker Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Packer Avenue
93 m · 6 sec · Packer Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Packer Avenue
1105 ft · 23 sec · Packer Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
117 m · 8 sec
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Exit the rotary
851 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto US 202
1822 ft · 32 sec · US 202
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Turn right onto Voorhees Corner Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Voorhees Corner Road
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Turn right onto Barley Sheaf Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Barley Sheaf Road
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Turn right onto Old York Road
87 m · 16 sec · Old York Road
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Turn left onto Amwell Road
9.1 mi · 16 min · Amwell Road
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Turn right onto Raider Boulevard
2637 ft · 1 min · Raider Boulevard
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Turn right
1959 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Homestead Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Homestead Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Willow Road
2062 ft · 46 sec · Willow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Hillsborough.
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.
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road
9.67 mi · 00h 17m
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 Sunny leaving Milford and Sunny near Hillsborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Hillsborough?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Flemington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Milford and 15.2 miles from Hillsborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milford and Sunny near Hillsborough.
Stop Ideas Near Flemington
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 Flemington.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Hillsborough. Straight-line distance: 25.36 mi (40.82 km).
#1 Milford
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 1,176 |
| Coordinates | 40.5687100, -75.0946200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsborough
Township in Somerset county, New Jersey
| Population | 40,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.4776000, -74.6268200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsborough (-74.62682, 40.4776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.06 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
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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