How far is Sunapee, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Sunapee, NH to Concord, NH is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.72 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.32 mi
48.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.32 mi
Kilometers
48.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.72 mi
Kilometers
70.36 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in Sunapee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunapee
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sunapee
10:00 PM EDT
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
Warner
NH

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

From Sunapee
20.6 mi
00h 22m
To Concord
23.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly 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 Sunapee and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunapee and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Route 11

    2006 ft · 57 sec · Route 11

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 11

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 11

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    32.3 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 13: Concord

    987 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    76 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Clinton Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Street

    3173 ft · 1 min · South Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    582 ft · 23 sec · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North State Street

    1616 ft · 53 sec · North State Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Centre Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    23 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
37.6 mi · 86%
Clinton Street
1.81 mi · 4%
South Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Route 11
0.38 mi · 1%
North State Street
0.31 mi · 1%
NH 13
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 11

Take the exit slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warner
00h 22m from Sunapee
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sunapee and Partly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunapee to Concord?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Warner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Sunapee and 23.2 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sunapee and Partly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Warner

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

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

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Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
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New Hampton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
325 Route 104
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Manchester, New Hampshire

43 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunapee and Concord. Straight-line distance: 30.32 mi (48.8 km).

Sunapee

#1 Sunapee

Town of the United States

Population3,505
Coordinates43.3875700, -72.0878600
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Route 11 (-72.087853, 43.38757)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.15
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.08 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.86 $13.73
Premium $4.86 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $6.00 $9.24 $18.47

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 Sunapee and Concord. The current time is 06:36:19.

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.