How far is Grantham, NH from Town of Sunapee, NH?

The driving distance from Grantham, NH to Town of Sunapee, NH is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.59 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.18 mi
11.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.18 mi
Kilometers
11.55 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.59 mi
Kilometers
17.05 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Town of Sunapee
Fri, Nov 6, 9:54 PM EST
Return by in Grantham
Fri, Nov 6, 10:10 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grantham
2026-11-06T21:37
Arrive Town of Sunapee
Fri, Nov 6, 9:54 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grantham
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Croydon
NH

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

From Grantham
5.3 mi
00h 08m
To Town of Sunapee
5.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grantham and Town of Sunapee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grantham and Town of Sunapee.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3224 ft · 55 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2017 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Georges Mills, Springfield

    1646 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Route 11

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 11

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 11

    706 ft · 21 sec · Route 11

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sargent Road

    664 ft · 23 sec · Sargent Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sargent Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grantham and Town of Sunapee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
3.08 mi · 29%
Springfield Road
0.67 mi · 6%
Georges Mills
0.31 mi · 3%
Route 11
0.13 mi · 1%
Sargent Road
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

5.26 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Croydon
00h 08m from Grantham
Leave By
7:58 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Grantham 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 Grantham to Town of Sunapee?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Croydon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Grantham and 5.3 miles from Town of Sunapee.

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

The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.57 one way or $3.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Grantham and Chance Rain Showers near Town of Sunapee.

Stop Ideas Near Croydon

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

18 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

20 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

White River Junction

25 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

42 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grantham and Town of Sunapee. Straight-line distance: 7.18 mi (11.55 km).

Grantham

#1 Grantham

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Population2,955
Coordinates43.4895200, -72.1375900
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
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#2 Town of Sunapee

Town of Sunapee is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.3914500, -72.0903800
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Grantham (-72.13759, 43.48952)
End: Town of Sunapee (-72.09038, 43.39145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.42 L · about $1.57
Round trip
$3.14
0.76 gal · 2.84 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $1.57 $3.14
Mid-grade $4.75 $1.81 $3.61
Premium $5.22 $1.98 $3.96
Diesel $6.30 $2.40 $4.79

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Grantham and Town of Sunapee. The current time is 21:37:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.