How far is Town of Sunapee, NH from Plainfield, NH?
The driving distance from Town of Sunapee, NH to Plainfield, NH is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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 Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town of Sunapee and Plainfield.
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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 right to continue on Main Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 12
2001 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 12
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 5
4.9 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5
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Continue on Main Street
684 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1672 ft · 50 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.4 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 12A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Town of Sunapee and Plainfield.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
5.37 mi · 00h 10m
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 Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Town of Sunapee to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 15.5 miles from Town of Sunapee and 19.6 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Town of Sunapee and Patchy Fog near Plainfield.
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 Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 16.58 mi (26.69 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 Plainfield
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,419 |
| Coordinates | 43.5342400, -72.3562000 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: NH 12A (-72.356352, 43.534297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
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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