How far is Town of Sunapee, NH from Charlestown, NH?
The driving distance from Town of Sunapee, NH to Charlestown, NH is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Town of Sunapee and Charlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town of Sunapee and Charlestown.
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Start on Sargent Road
664 ft · 26 sec · Sargent Road
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Turn right onto Route 11
1391 ft · 40 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
4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
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Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Broad Street
576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Tremont Street
141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Opera House Square
18 m · 6 sec · Opera House Square
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Charlestown Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road
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Continue on Claremont Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Claremont Road
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Continue on North Main Street
963 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Sullivan Street
44 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Sullivan Street
28 m · 3 sec · Sullivan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Town of Sunapee and Charlestown.
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.
Claremont Road
Continue on Claremont Road
7.44 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Town of Sunapee and Patchy Fog near Charlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Town of Sunapee to Charlestown?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Town of Sunapee and 13.3 miles from Charlestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Town of Sunapee and Patchy Fog near Charlestown.
Stop Ideas Near Claremont
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 Claremont.
Claremont
Windsor station
Bellows Falls station
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Town of Sunapee and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 19.84 mi (31.93 km).
#1 Town of Sunapee
Town of Sunapee is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.3914500, -72.0903800 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,032 |
| Coordinates | 43.2386900, -72.4245300 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sullivan Street (-72.424218, 43.238401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.14 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
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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