How far is Derry Village, NH from Sunapee, NH?

The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Sunapee, NH is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
64.59 mi
01h 25m
Flight
52 mi
83.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52 mi
Kilometers
83.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.59 mi
Kilometers
103.95 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunapee
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM EDT
Return by in Derry Village
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry Village
2026-04-23T09:44
Arrive Sunapee
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derry Village
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Derry Village
32.2 mi
00h 42m
To Sunapee
32.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Derry Village and Sunapee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village and Sunapee.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle

    47 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    816 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pinkerton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road

    51 m · 10 sec · Tsienneto Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2841 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 41 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    47 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 11

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry Village and Sunapee.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
35.4 mi · 55%
I 93 North
7.63 mi · 12%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 11%
NH 11 West
5.44 mi · 8%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.2 mi · 8%
Rockingham Road
2.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

34.7 mi · 00h 41m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 42m from Derry Village
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Derry Village 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 Derry Village to Sunapee?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Derry Village and 32.3 miles from Sunapee.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Derry Village and Mostly Sunny near Sunapee.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Sunapee. Straight-line distance: 52 mi (83.68 km).

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#1 Derry Village

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population34,539
Coordinates42.8917500, -71.3120100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Sunapee

#2 Sunapee

Town of the United States

Population3,505
Coordinates43.3875700, -72.0878600
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry Village (-71.31201, 42.89175)
End: Sunapee (-72.08786, 43.38757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.99
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.99 $17.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.16 $20.32
Premium $4.86 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $6.00 $13.67 $27.35

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 Derry Village and Sunapee. The current time is 09:44:39.

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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.