Origin
Lempster, NH
Morning in Lempster on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lempster, 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
35m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lempster, NH
Александр Ершков
Town of Sunapee, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Lempster, NH to Town of Sunapee, NH is 15.4 miles and takes about 35m via Unity Springs Road and Unity Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that feels more like navigating through charming towns than a major highway commute. With only a 35-minute estimated travel time and a minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or a quick connection between these two New Hampshire locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lempster Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| John Stark Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Route 11 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Unity Springs Road
— 3.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lempster, NH and Town of Sunapee, NH.
1
Start on North Pitkin Road
142 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Pitkin Road
2
Turn left onto Lempster Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lempster Street
3
Turn right onto Unity Springs Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Unity Springs Road
4
Continue on Unity Road
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Unity Road
5
Turn slight right onto NH 11; NH 103
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
John Stark Highway
6
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Elm Street
7
Continue on Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Maple Street
8
Turn left onto Cross Street
472 ft
·
21 sec
·
Cross Street
9
Turn right onto Canal Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canal Street
10
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunapee Street
11
Turn straight onto NH 11
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 11
12
Continue on NH 11
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Route 11
13
Turn left onto Sargent Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sargent Road
14
Arrive at destination
Sargent Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.3 — 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
|
Lempster Street
Turn left onto Lempster Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Unity Springs Road
Turn right onto Unity Springs Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Cross Street
Turn left onto Cross Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Canal Street
Turn right onto Canal Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Sargent Road
Turn left onto Sargent Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.48 one way
$4.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
6:37 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
20 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
35m 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 has a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on long, straight stretches. With only 18% of the route on highways, most of your time will be spent on local roads like Unity Springs Road and Unity Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 3.9 miles on Unity Springs Road, giving you a brief period of consistent travel before the next turn. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience as you navigate through the local landscape.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Unity Springs Road.
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 Lempster Street.
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 35m 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 (Lempster Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Unity Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (Cross Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Unity Springs Road. 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 (Lempster Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Unity Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 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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