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

The driving distance from Washington, NH to Town of Sunapee, NH is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
20.39 mi
00h 40m
Flight
14.89 mi
23.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.89 mi
Kilometers
23.97 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.39 mi
Kilometers
32.81 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Town of Sunapee
Fri, Nov 6, 10:18 PM EST
Return by in Washington
Fri, Nov 6, 10:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-11-06T21:38
Arrive Town of Sunapee
Fri, Nov 6, 10:18 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Goshen
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Washington
10.2 mi
00h 20m
To Town of Sunapee
10.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    5.6 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Washington Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Mill Village Road South

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Mill Village Road South

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1358 ft · 41 sec · Maple Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    144 m · 21 sec · Cross Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    554 ft · 26 sec · Canal Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sunapee Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Route 11

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 11

    1391 ft · 46 sec · Route 11

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sargent Road

    664 ft · 23 sec · Sargent Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sargent Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
9.32 mi · 46%
Washington Road
3.42 mi · 17%
Sunapee Street
2.76 mi · 14%
State Route 11
2.5 mi · 12%
Mill Village Road South
1.55 mi · 8%
Route 11
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Start on South Main Street

5.56 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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goshen
00h 20m from Washington
Leave By
7:08 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Washington and Chance Rain Showers near Town of Sunapee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Goshen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Washington and 10.2 miles from Town of Sunapee.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Washington and Chance Rain Showers near Town of Sunapee.

Stop Ideas Near Goshen

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

20 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

30 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

White River Junction

41 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Town of Sunapee. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.97 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,104
Coordinates43.1759100, -72.0967500
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
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#2 Town of Sunapee

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

Population0
Coordinates43.3914500, -72.0903800
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington (-72.09675, 43.17591)
End: Town of Sunapee (-72.09038, 43.39145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.96
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $2.98 $5.96
Mid-grade $4.75 $3.42 $6.84
Premium $5.22 $3.75 $7.51
Diesel $6.30 $4.54 $9.08

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 Washington and Town of Sunapee. The current time is 21:38:12.

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.