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Trip from Acworth, NH to Town of Sunapee, NH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

21.3 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Acworth, NH, NH

Acworth, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Town of Sunapee, NH, NH

Town of Sunapee, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

Acworth, NH to Town of Sunapee, NH is 21.3 miles and takes about 47m via Cold Pond Road and Unity Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that feels more like navigating local byways than cruising on a major highway. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a leisurely afternoon drive or as a brief connection between two points without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cold Pond Road 4.1 mi 8m
Unity Springs Road 3.9 mi 9m
Unity Road 3.2 mi 7m
Sunapee Street 2.8 mi 6m
State Route 11 2.5 mi 4m
North Shore Road 1.4 mi 3m
Lempster Street 1.3 mi 2m
2nd NH Turnpike 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Cold Pond Road — 4.1 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Acworth, NH and Town of Sunapee, NH.

1

Start on Lynn Hill Road

288 ft · 17 sec · Lynn Hill Road
2

Turn right onto Cold Pond Road

4.1 mi · 8 min · Cold Pond Road
3

Turn right onto North Shore Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Shore Road
4

Turn right onto 2nd NH Turnpike

0.8 mi · 1 min · 2nd NH Turnpike
5

Continue on Lempster Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lempster Street
6

Turn left onto Unity Springs Road

3.9 mi · 9 min · Unity Springs Road
7

Continue on Unity Road

3.2 mi · 7 min · Unity Road
8

Turn slight right onto NH 11; NH 103

0.4 mi · 26 sec · John Stark Highway
9

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Elm Street
10

Continue on Maple Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Maple Street
11

Turn left onto Cross Street

472 ft · 21 sec · Cross Street
12

Turn right onto Canal Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Canal Street
13

Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103

2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street
14

Turn straight onto NH 11

2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11
15

Continue on NH 11

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Route 11
16

Turn left onto Sargent Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Sargent Road
17

Arrive at destination

Sargent Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cold Pond Road

Turn right onto Cold Pond Road

Navigation decision point

4
7.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | Unity Springs Road

Turn left onto Unity Springs Road

Navigation decision point

4
15.4 mi into trip | ~34m in | Cross Street

Turn left onto Cross Street

Navigation decision point

4
15.5 mi into trip | ~34m in | Canal Street

Turn right onto Canal Street

Navigation decision point

5
21.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | Sargent Road

Turn left onto Sargent Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.77 one way

$7.53 round trip

$4.49/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.92 $4.12 $8.25
premium $5.29 $4.44 $8.87
diesel $5.35 $4.49 $8.97

Estimated Tolls: $0.06

2nd NH Turnpike (0.8 mi) $0.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
EV Truck/SUV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of May 23, 2026

Origin

Acworth, NH

Evening in Acworth on Wednesday

Local time

7:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Mostly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 23 at 2:38AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:28AM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Destination

Town of Sunapee, NH

Evening in Town of Sunapee on Wednesday

Local time

7:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Mostly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 23 at 2:38AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:28AM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

47m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only about 17% of the journey on highways. You'll mostly be navigating local roads, so be prepared for frequent turns and a less predictable pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles on Cold Pond Road. This suggests a drive that demands your attention and offers a more intimate experience with the local landscape, rather than a high-speed transit.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Cold Pond Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cold Pond Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cold Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (Unity Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (Cross Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,541 ft 803 ft

Total Climb

621 ft

Total Descent

997 ft

Highest Point

1,541 ft

~3 mi in

Elevation Range

738 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Acworth, NH

Full guide →

Founded 1772

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Cold Pond Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.06 in tolls one way, starting with 2nd NH Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cold Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (Unity Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (Cross Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Town of Sunapee, NH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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