How far is Merrimack, NH from Sunapee, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Sunapee, NH is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and Sunapee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Sunapee.
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Start on Loop Road
25 m · 6 sec · Loop Road
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Turn straight onto Daniel Webster Highway
3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on South River Road
2135 ft · 46 sec · South River Road
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Take the ramp right toward Concord, Nashua
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
653 ft · 11 sec · Raymond Wieczorek Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Bedford, Manchester
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
11.2 mi · 15 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
1305 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
47 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 9 min
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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 Merrimack and Sunapee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Merrimack 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 Merrimack to Sunapee?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 Merrimack and 32.3 miles from Sunapee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:36 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 Mostly Sunny around Merrimack and Mostly Sunny near Sunapee.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton
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 Hopkinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Sunapee. Straight-line distance: 46.93 mi (75.52 km).
#1 Merrimack
River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 27,452 |
| Coordinates | 42.8650900, -71.4934000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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