How far is Claremont, NH from Raymond, NH?

The driving distance from Claremont, NH to Raymond, NH is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.3 mi
01h 51m
Flight
63.14 mi
101.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.14 mi
Kilometers
101.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.3 mi
Kilometers
135.67 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raymond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Claremont
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claremont
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Raymond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Claremont
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
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Claremont
42.1 mi
00h 55m
To Raymond
42.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Claremont and Raymond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claremont and Raymond.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    72 m · 13 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 16 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2426 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Opera House Square

    59 m · 3 sec · Opera House Square

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    608 ft · 12 sec · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    130 m · 9 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    867 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Maple Street

    1358 ft · 41 sec · Maple Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    144 m · 21 sec · Cross Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    554 ft · 26 sec · Canal Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sunapee Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Route 11

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 11

    2097 ft · 60 sec · Route 11

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 11

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 11

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    32.3 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    12 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Raymond

    1581 ft · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Old Manchester Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old Manchester Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Wight Street

    788 ft · 22 sec · Wight Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wight Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Claremont and Raymond.

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
44.3 mi · 53%
NH 101 East
13 mi · 15%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 9%
I 93 South
5.72 mi · 7%
John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 6%
Sunapee Street
2.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 11

Take the exit slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 55m from Claremont
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Claremont and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Raymond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Claremont to Raymond?

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Claremont and 42.2 miles from Raymond.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Claremont and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Raymond.

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claremont and Raymond. Straight-line distance: 63.14 mi (101.61 km).

Claremont

#1 Claremont

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population12,944
Coordinates43.3767400, -72.3467600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Raymond

#2 Raymond

Town in New Hampshire

Population10,573
Coordinates43.0362000, -71.1834000
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Claremont (-72.34676, 43.37674)
End: Raymond (-71.1834, 43.0362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.26 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.43
5.94 gal · 22.52 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.72 $23.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.24 $26.47
Premium $4.86 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $6.00 $17.81 $35.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Claremont and Raymond. The current time is 03:40:45.

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.