How far is Sunapee, NH from Unity, NH?
The driving distance from Sunapee, NH to Unity, NH is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in 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 Unity.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunapee and Unity.
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Start on Route 11
28 m · 3 sec · Route 11
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Continue on State Route 11
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Sunapee Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · Sunapee Street
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Turn left onto Cross Street
915 ft · 43 sec · Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street
1358 ft · 39 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Elm Street
946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on John Stark Highway
1856 ft · 26 sec · John Stark Highway
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Turn slight left onto Unity Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Unity Road
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Continue on Unity Springs Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Unity Springs Road
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Turn right onto Lempster Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lempster Street
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Continue on 2nd NH Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · 2nd NH Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd NH Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunapee and Unity.
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.
Unity Springs Road
Continue on Unity Springs Road
3.86 mi · 00h 09m
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 Partly Sunny near Unity.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunapee to Unity?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Sunapee and 7.8 miles from Unity.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sunapee and Partly Sunny near Unity.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
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 Newport.
Claremont
Windsor station
White River Junction
Bellows Falls station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunapee and Unity. Straight-line distance: 10.82 mi (17.41 km).
#1 Sunapee
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,505 |
| Coordinates | 43.3875700, -72.0878600 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Unity
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,616 |
| Coordinates | 43.2939600, -72.2603700 |
| Altitude | 445 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd NH Turnpike (-72.260301, 43.294011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.29 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
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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