Origin
Claremont, NH
Late night in Claremont on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Claremont, NH to Unity, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
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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Unity, NH
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Trip Overview
This short, 8.4-mile drive from Claremont to Unity, New Hampshire, is a quick 16-minute trip, making it ideal as a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on local roads like 2nd NH Turnpike, Chestnut Street, and Main Street, with about half the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $1, so budget-wise, this is an easy one. Given the minimal distance and time, you won't need an overnight stop; it's perfect for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger Northeast adventure. The drive offers a mixed experience, connecting two points within the same state and region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd NH Turnpike | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Chestnut Street | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Opera House Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
2nd NH Turnpike
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont, NH and Unity, 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
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broad Street
6
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Chestnut Street
7
Continue on 2nd NH Turnpike
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd NH Turnpike
8
Continue on 2nd NH Turnpike
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
2nd NH Turnpike
9
Arrive at destination
2nd NH Turnpike
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1 — 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
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 12; NH 103 / Main Street
Turn left onto NH 12; NH 103 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
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
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
2nd NH Turnpike
(4.2 mi)
$0.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Unity, NH
Late night in Unity on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with approximately 50% of the route involving highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on 2nd NH Turnpike, Chestnut Street, and Main Street, offering a varied road experience. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 4.2 miles on the 2nd NH Turnpike, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise, nor is it entirely winding country lanes; expect a blend that keeps things interesting for the short duration.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on 2nd NH Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elm Street.
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 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 12; NH 103 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,573 ft
507 ft
Total Climb
1,109 ft
Total Descent
150 ft
Highest Point
1,573 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,066 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on 2nd NH Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.30 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: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 12; NH 103 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 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 Unity, 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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