How far is Sugar Hill, NH from Claremont, NH?

The driving distance from Sugar Hill, NH to Claremont, NH is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.46 mi
01h 51m
Flight
64.04 mi
103.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.04 mi
Kilometers
103.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.46 mi
Kilometers
137.54 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claremont
Wed, Nov 11, 4:10 AM EST
Return by in Sugar Hill
Wed, Nov 11, 6:01 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Hill
2026-11-11T02:18
Arrive Claremont
Wed, Nov 11, 4:10 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Hill
9:30 PM EST
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
Orford
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Sugar Hill
42.7 mi
00h 55m
To Claremont
42.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Veterans Day

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sugar Hill and Claremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Hill and Claremont.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 117

    2271 ft · 1 min · Route 117

  3. 3

    Continue on Sugar Hill Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Sugar Hill Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Dartmouth College Road

    2622 ft · 44 sec · Dartmouth College Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West End Road

    2842 ft · 48 sec · West End Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lisbon Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lisbon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Rum Hill Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Rum Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Dartmouth College Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dartmouth College Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1506 ft · 46 sec · Railroad Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street North

    731 ft · 19 sec · Main Street North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    2280 ft · 39 sec · Mill Street

  14. 14

    Continue on U.S. Route 302

    2.4 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 302

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 91

    1114 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor

    1015 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 131

    2597 ft · 34 sec · Vermont Route 131

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 12

    1985 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 12

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Terrace Street

    123 m · 19 sec · West Terrace Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Front Street

    880 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Hill 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91
59 mi · 69%
Sugar Hill Road
4.82 mi · 6%
Lisbon Road
4.13 mi · 5%
Main Street
3.63 mi · 4%
Rum Hill Road
3.08 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 91

Merge slight left

58.8 mi · 01h 08m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orford
00h 55m from Sugar Hill
Leave By
2:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill to Claremont?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Orford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Sugar Hill and 42.8 miles from Claremont.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Sugar Hill and Mostly Sunny near Claremont.

Stop Ideas Near Orford

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

32 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

40 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

40 mi away
83 Main St.
RAIL

Randolph station

42 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Hill and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 64.04 mi (103.07 km).

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#1 Sugar Hill

Human settlement in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population584
Coordinates44.2153400, -71.7995300
Altitude405
CountryUnited States
Claremont

#2 Claremont

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population12,944
Coordinates43.3767400, -72.3467600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Sugar Hill (-71.79953, 44.21534)
End: Claremont (-72.34676, 43.37674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $12.36
Round trip
$24.72
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.36 $24.72
Mid-grade $4.71 $14.22 $28.43
Premium $5.16 $15.57 $31.14
Diesel $6.25 $18.88 $37.77

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Hill and Claremont. The current time is 02:18:44.

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.