How far is Unity, NH from Charlestown, NH?

The driving distance from Unity, NH to Charlestown, NH is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.89 mi
00h 27m
Flight
9.1 mi
14.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.1 mi
Kilometers
14.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.89 mi
Kilometers
23.96 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Sat, May 2, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Unity
Sat, May 2, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unity
2026-05-02T10:47
Arrive Charlestown
Sat, May 2, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Unity
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Claremont
NH

City in New Hampshire, United States

From Unity
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To Charlestown
5.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
52°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 Unity and Charlestown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Unity and Charlestown.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd NH Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 6 min · 2nd NH Turnpike

  2. 2

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on South Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1105 ft · 30 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    767 ft · 24 sec · Maple Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Charlestown Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Claremont Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Claremont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sullivan Street

    44 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Sullivan Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unity and Charlestown.

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Claremont Road
7.44 mi · 50%
2nd NH Turnpike
4.23 mi · 28%
Chestnut Street
2.86 mi · 19%
Charlestown Road
2.14 mi · 14%
South Street
0.66 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
00h 13m from Unity
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Unity and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Unity to Charlestown?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.9 miles from Unity and 5.9 miles from Charlestown.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Unity and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

3 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

12 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

28 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

29 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unity and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 9.1 mi (14.64 km).

Unity

#1 Unity

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,616
Coordinates43.2939600, -72.2603700
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Charlestown

#2 Charlestown

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,032
Coordinates43.2386900, -72.4245300
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd NH Turnpike (-72.260301, 43.294011)
End: Sullivan Street (-72.424218, 43.238401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.09
Round trip
$4.18
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.09 $4.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.36 $4.72
Premium $4.86 $2.57 $5.15
Diesel $6.00 $3.18 $6.36

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 Unity and Charlestown. The current time is 10:47:33.

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.