Origin
Claremont, NH
Afternoon in Claremont on Sunday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Claremont, NH to Town of Sunapee, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Claremont, NH
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Town of Sunapee, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Claremont, NH to Sunapee, NH is 16.5 miles and takes about 26 minutes via State Route 11, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's more about covering ground efficiently than a leisurely scenic tour. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a short day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 11 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| John Stark Highway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Sunapee Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Washington Street | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Route 11 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 11
— 4.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont, NH and Town of Sunapee, NH.
1
Start on Front Street
238 ft
·
12 sec
·
Front Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
354 ft
·
15 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Turn left onto NH 12; NH 103
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto NH 11; NH 12; NH 103
195 ft
·
2 sec
·
Opera House Square
5
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Broad Street
6
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
426 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broad Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
8
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
9
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 11
10
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
John Stark Highway
11
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Elm Street
12
Continue on Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Maple Street
13
Turn left onto Cross Street
472 ft
·
21 sec
·
Cross Street
14
Turn right onto Canal Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canal Street
15
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunapee Street
16
Turn straight onto NH 11
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 11
17
Continue on NH 11
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Route 11
18
Turn left onto Sargent Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sargent Road
19
Arrive at destination
Sargent Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Cross Street
Turn left onto Cross Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Sargent Road
Turn left onto Sargent Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Town of Sunapee, NH
Afternoon in Town of Sunapee on Sunday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 31% on highways, meaning you'll encounter both faster-paced sections and local road cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 4.8 miles on State Route 11. As you travel, the road will transition, offering a blend of driving environments rather than a single monotonous experience. You'll likely find yourself navigating through varied terrain as you make your way toward Sunapee.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on State Route 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elm Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on State Route 11. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Town of Sunapee, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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