How far is Sunapee, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Sunapee, NH to Nashua, NH is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
71.52 mi
01h 12m
Flight
53.18 mi
85.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.18 mi
Kilometers
85.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.52 mi
Kilometers
115.1 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Sat, May 2, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Sunapee
Sat, May 2, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunapee
2026-05-02T08:08
Arrive Nashua
Sat, May 2, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunapee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Sunapee
35.9 mi
00h 36m
To Nashua
35.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sunapee and Nashua.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
39.5 mi · 55%
Everett Turnpike
29.4 mi · 41%
Broad Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Amherst Street
0.67 mi · 1%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi · 1%
Route 11
0.38 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 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 36m from Sunapee
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sunapee and Mostly Sunny near Nashua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 35.9 miles from Sunapee and 35.7 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunapee and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 53.18 mi (85.58 km).

Sunapee

#1 Sunapee

Town of the United States

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

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Route 11 (-72.087853, 43.38757)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.86 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $6.00 $15.11 $30.22

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunapee and Nashua. The current time is 08:08:27.

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.