Origin
Grantham, NH
Morning in Grantham on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grantham, 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
16m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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.
Grantham, NH
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Town of Sunapee, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Grantham, NH to Town of Sunapee, NH is 10.6 miles and takes about 16 minutes via I 89 and State Route 11, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, northeastern drive primarily sticks to the interstate, making it a quick and efficient trip. You'll be covering a small segment within New Hampshire, so expect a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an add-on to another local exploration. Plan for minimal time on the road and maximum time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| State Route 11 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Springfield Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NH 10 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Route 11 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sargent Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantham, NH and Town of Sunapee, NH.
1
Start on this road
123 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NH 10
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
NH 10
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
4
Merge onto I 89
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 89
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 12A
Toward Georges Mills, Springfield
6
Turn right onto Springfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
7
Turn right onto NH 11
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 11
8
Continue on NH 11
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Route 11
9
Turn right onto Sargent Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sargent Road
10
Arrive at destination
Sargent Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 10
Turn left onto NH 10
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Georges Mills, Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12A
Toward Georges Mills, Springfield
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NH 11 / State Route 11
Turn right onto NH 11 / State Route 11
Navigation decision point
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Sargent Road
Turn right onto Sargent Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
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.
Destination
Town of Sunapee, NH
Morning in Town of Sunapee on Sunday
Local time
11:12 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
1 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
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?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 86% of the route utilizing high-speed roads like I 89. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 5.3 miles on I 89, offering a smooth and uninterrupted experience. The transition to State Route 11 and then Springfield Road will introduce you to slightly more local road conditions, though the overall character remains predominantly highway-oriented. Expect a fast-paced drive for the majority of the 16 minutes, with minimal slowdowns or complex turns.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and State Route 11. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 10.
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 16m drive. You will face about 5 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): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grantham, NH and Town of Sunapee, NH, road signs point toward Georges Mills and Springfield.
Georges Mills
6.3 mi in
|
~8m
Springfield
6.3 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.6 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 (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on I 89. 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): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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