How far is Claremont, NH from Town of Sunapee, NH?
The driving distance from Claremont, NH to Town of Sunapee, NH is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Claremont and Town of Sunapee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont and Town of Sunapee.
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Start on Front Street
72 m · 13 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
108 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2426 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Opera House Square
59 m · 3 sec · Opera House Square
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
608 ft · 12 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Broad Street
130 m · 9 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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Continue on Route 11
1391 ft · 46 sec · Route 11
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Turn left onto Sargent Road
664 ft · 23 sec · Sargent Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sargent Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Claremont and Town of 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.
John Stark Highway
Continue on John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Claremont and Chance Rain Showers near Town of Sunapee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claremont to Town of Sunapee?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Claremont and 8.3 miles from Town of Sunapee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.40 one way or $4.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Claremont and Chance Rain Showers near Town of Sunapee.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
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 Newport.
Claremont
Windsor station
White River Junction
Bellows Falls station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claremont and Town of Sunapee. Straight-line distance: 12.91 mi (20.78 km).
#1 Claremont
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 12,944 |
| Coordinates | 43.3767400, -72.3467600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Town of Sunapee
Town of Sunapee is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.3914500, -72.0903800 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Town of Sunapee (-72.09038, 43.39145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.14 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
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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