How far is Charlestown, NH from Sunapee, NH?
The driving distance from Charlestown, NH to Sunapee, NH is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Sunapee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Sunapee.
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Start on Sullivan Street
28 m · 3 sec · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Sullivan Street
44 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
963 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Claremont Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Claremont Road
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Continue on Charlestown Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road
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Continue on West Pleasant Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Glidden Street
631 ft · 29 sec · Glidden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
158 m · 13 sec · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
867 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11
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Continue on John Stark Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
946 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1358 ft · 41 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Cross Street
144 m · 21 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
554 ft · 26 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Sunapee Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street
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Turn straight onto State Route 11
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 11
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown and Sunapee.
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.
Claremont Road
Continue on Claremont Road
7.44 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Charlestown and Mostly Sunny near Sunapee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlestown to Sunapee?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Charlestown and 13.1 miles from Sunapee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charlestown and Mostly Sunny near Sunapee.
Stop Ideas Near Claremont
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 Claremont.
Claremont
Windsor station
Bellows Falls station
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Sunapee. Straight-line distance: 19.81 mi (31.88 km).
#1 Charlestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,032 |
| Coordinates | 43.2386900, -72.4245300 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunapee
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,505 |
| Coordinates | 43.3875700, -72.0878600 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunapee (-72.08786, 43.38757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.95 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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