How far is Nashua, NH from Milton, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Milton, NH is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
68.53 mi
01h 37m
Flight
50.67 mi
81.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.67 mi
Kilometers
81.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.53 mi
Kilometers
110.29 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Sat, May 2, 6:25 PM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Sat, May 2, 8:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-05-02T16:48
Arrive Milton
Sat, May 2, 6:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashua
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 Nashua
34.2 mi
00h 48m
To Milton
34.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and Milton.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Amherst Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2642 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Everett Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth

    2925 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

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

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

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

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 16 Onramp North

    3142 ft · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 75, To NH 125: Milton, Farmington

    1010 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 75, To NH 125: Milton

    546 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Farmington Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Farmington Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Mountain Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · White Mountain Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dawson Street

    147 m · 20 sec · Dawson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dawson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and Milton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 28%
Calef Highway
17.4 mi · 25%
Everett Turnpike
11.9 mi · 17%
Spaulding Turnpike
8.26 mi · 12%
I 293 South
5.18 mi · 8%
Amherst Street
1.9 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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 48m from Nashua
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nashua and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashua to Milton?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 34.2 miles from Nashua and 34.3 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nashua and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

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 Nashua and Milton. Straight-line distance: 50.67 mi (81.54 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population4,614
Coordinates43.4098000, -70.9884000
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Milton (-70.9884, 43.4098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.55 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.79 $21.57
Premium $4.86 $11.76 $23.51
Diesel $6.00 $14.51 $29.03

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Milton. The current time is 16:48:41.

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.