How far is Raymond, NH from Claremont, NH?

The driving distance from Raymond, NH to Claremont, NH is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
76.58 mi
01h 30m
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
76.58 mi
Kilometers
123.24 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claremont
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Raymond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raymond
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive Claremont
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raymond
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 Raymond
42.3 mi
00h 45m
To Claremont
34.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°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 Raymond and Claremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wight Street

    18 m · 7 sec · Wight Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    53 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Manchester Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Manchester Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2720 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1236 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

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

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

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

    47 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    915 ft · 41 sec · Cross Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street

    1358 ft · 39 sec · Maple Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Broad Street

    576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tremont Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Terrace Street

    123 m · 19 sec · West Terrace Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Front Street

    880 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
35.4 mi · 46%
Old Manchester Road
13.6 mi · 18%
NH 11 West
10.8 mi · 14%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 9%
I 93 North
6.86 mi · 9%
John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 6%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 45m from Raymond
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 42.3 miles from Raymond and 34.3 miles from Claremont.

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 13.5 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.65 one way or $21.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Raymond and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 63.14 mi (101.61 km).

Raymond

#1 Raymond

Town in New Hampshire

Population10,573
Coordinates43.0362000, -71.1834000
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Claremont

#2 Claremont

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population12,944
Coordinates43.3767400, -72.3467600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Wight Street (-71.18344, 43.036226)
End: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.65
Round trip
$21.30
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.65 $21.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.03 $24.07
Premium $4.86 $13.12 $26.23
Diesel $6.00 $16.19 $32.38

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 Raymond and Claremont. The current time is 02:00:08.

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.