How far is Town of Sunapee, NH from Claremont, NH?

The driving distance from Town of Sunapee, NH to Claremont, NH is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.87 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.91 mi
20.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.91 mi
Kilometers
20.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.87 mi
Kilometers
25.54 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claremont
Fri, Nov 6, 9:07 PM EST
Return by in Town of Sunapee
Fri, Nov 6, 9:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Town of Sunapee
2026-11-06T20:38
Arrive Claremont
Fri, Nov 6, 9:07 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Town of Sunapee
10:00 PM EST
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
Newport
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Town of Sunapee
8.3 mi
00h 14m
To Claremont
7.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
66°F
Friday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Town of Sunapee and Claremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Town of Sunapee and Claremont.

  1. 1

    Start on Sargent Road

    664 ft · 26 sec · Sargent Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 11

    1391 ft · 40 sec · Route 11

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunapee Street

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Sunapee Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    915 ft · 43 sec · Cross Street

  6. 6

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

    1358 ft · 39 sec · Maple Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Broad Street

    576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tremont Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Terrace Street

    123 m · 19 sec · West Terrace Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Front Street

    880 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Town of Sunapee and Claremont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
4.77 mi · 30%
John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 29%
Sunapee Street
2.8 mi · 18%
Washington Street
2.31 mi · 15%
Main Street
0.7 mi · 4%
Route 11
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John Stark Highway

Continue on John Stark Highway

4.64 mi · 00h 05m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 14m from Town of Sunapee
Leave By
7:32 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Town of Sunapee and Light Rain Likely near Claremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Town of Sunapee to Claremont?

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 Town of Sunapee and 7.6 miles from Claremont.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.32 one way or $4.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Town of Sunapee and Light Rain Likely near Claremont.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

17 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

34 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

34 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Town of Sunapee and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 12.91 mi (20.78 km).

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#1 Town of Sunapee

Town of Sunapee is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.3914500, -72.0903800
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Claremont

#2 Claremont

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population12,944
Coordinates43.3767400, -72.3467600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Sargent Road (-72.089728, 43.391905)
End: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.32
Round trip
$4.63
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $2.32 $4.63
Mid-grade $4.75 $2.66 $5.32
Premium $5.22 $2.92 $5.84
Diesel $6.30 $3.53 $7.06

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Town of Sunapee and Claremont. The current time is 20:38:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.