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Trip from Goshen, 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

21m

Distance

10.8 mi

17 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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

Downtown Goshen, NH, NH

Goshen, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Town of Sunapee, NH, NH

Town of Sunapee, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

Goshen, NH to the Town of Sunapee, NH is 10.8 miles and takes about 21 minutes via South Main Street/Sunapee Street/State Route 11, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Hampshire, making it a convenient same-day excursion. The drive is primarily on local roads with a small percentage on a highway, offering a straightforward connection between two communities. It's a quick trip that won't eat up much time or fuel, perfect for a brief scenic detour or a simple journey between these two Northeast locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street 3.8 mi 6m
Sunapee Street 2.8 mi 6m
State Route 11 2.5 mi 4m
Mill Village Road North 0.9 mi 2m
Route 11 0.3 mi <1m
Maple Street 0.3 mi <1m
Sargent Road 0.1 mi <1m
Canal Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Main Street — 3.8 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Brook Road

172 ft · 6 sec · Brook Road
2

Turn right onto NH 10

0.9 mi · 2 min · Mill Village Road North
3

Continue on NH 10

3.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
4

Turn right onto Maple Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Maple Street
5

Turn left onto Cross Street

472 ft · 21 sec · Cross Street
6

Turn right onto Canal Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Canal Street
7

Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103

2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street
8

Turn straight onto NH 11

2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11
9

Continue on NH 11

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Route 11
10

Turn left onto Sargent Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Sargent Road
11

Arrive at destination

Sargent Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 10 / Mill Village Road North

Turn right onto NH 10 / Mill Village Road North

Navigation decision point

4
4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | Maple Street

Turn right onto Maple Street

Navigation decision point

4
5 mi into trip | ~9m in | Cross Street

Turn left onto Cross Street

Navigation decision point

4
5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | Canal Street

Turn right onto Canal Street

Navigation decision point

5
10.7 mi into trip | ~21m in | Sargent Road

Turn left onto Sargent Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.74 one way

$3.48 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $1.91 $3.83
premium $4.86 $2.07 $4.14
diesel $5.61 $2.38 $4.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.95 $0.43
EV Truck/SUV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Goshen, NH

Morning in Goshen on Sunday

Local time

8:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Town of Sunapee, NH

Morning in Town of Sunapee on Sunday

Local time

8:12 AM

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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

21m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 26% of the journey on highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles along South Main Street. As you transition from South Main Street to Sunapee Street and then onto State Route 11, the road will feel like a typical New Hampshire drive, connecting towns rather than offering long stretches of high-speed travel. The frequent turns mean you'll want to stay alert and keep your speed in check.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on South Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 early in the drive near NH 10 / Mill Village Road North.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 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 (NH 10 / Mill Village Road North): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (Cross Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on South Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 (NH 10 / Mill Village Road North): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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