How far is Sunapee, NH from Grantham, NH?
The driving distance from Sunapee, NH to Grantham, NH is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunapee and Grantham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunapee and Grantham.
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Start on Route 11
2006 ft · 57 sec · Route 11
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Continue on State Route 11
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 11
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Turn left onto Springfield Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Take the ramp left
1909 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 10: Grantham, Croydon
1731 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Old State Route 10
804 ft · 17 sec · Old State Route 10
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Continue on Route 10 South
3224 ft · 57 sec · Route 10 South
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunapee and Grantham.
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.
Springfield Road
Merge slight left
5.37 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sunapee and Mostly Sunny near Grantham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunapee to Grantham?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 5.5 miles from Sunapee and 5.5 miles from Grantham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sunapee and Mostly Sunny near Grantham.
Stop Ideas Near Croydon
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 Croydon.
Windsor station
Claremont
White River Junction
Bellows Falls station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunapee and Grantham. Straight-line distance: 7.48 mi (12.03 km).
#1 Sunapee
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,505 |
| Coordinates | 43.3875700, -72.0878600 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grantham
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,955 |
| Coordinates | 43.4895200, -72.1375900 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lily Lane (-72.137742, 43.489688)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
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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