Origin
Unity, NH
Night in Unity on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Unity, NH to Claremont, 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
8.8 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 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Unity, NH
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Claremont, NH
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Trip Overview
This quick 8.8-mile drive between Unity and Claremont, New Hampshire, will only take you about 16 minutes, making it an easy addition to any itinerary or a perfect standalone trip. With a minimal fuel cost of just $1, it's an economical choice for travelers exploring the Northeast region. The route is primarily on local roads with a notable stretch on the 2nd NH Turnpike, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's such a short distance, you won't need to split this into an overnight stay; it's ideal for a spontaneous excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd NH Turnpike | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Chestnut Street | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Terrace Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broad St | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Police Court | <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 Unity, NH and Claremont, NH.
1
Start on 2nd NH Turnpike
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
2nd NH Turnpike
2
Continue on Chestnut Street
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Chestnut Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Chestnut Street
4
Turn right
163 ft
·
5 sec
5
Turn straight onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Broad Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Police Court
193 ft
·
4 sec
·
Police Court
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Police Court
65 ft
·
0 sec
·
Police Court
8
Merge onto Broad St;Tremont Street
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Broad St;Tremont Street
9
Continue on NH 11; NH 12; NH 103
135 ft
·
1 sec
·
Opera House Square
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 12; NH 103
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto West Terrace Street
402 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Terrace Street
12
Turn right onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Front Street
13
Arrive at destination
Front Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Chestnut Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Chestnut Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Police Court
Keep slight left at fork onto Police Court
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Police Court
Keep slight right at fork onto Police Court
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Broad St;Tremont Street
Merge onto Broad St;Tremont Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
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: 3.1 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
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
Claremont, NH
Night in Claremont on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this 8.8-mile journey, with 48% of the route utilizing highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.2 miles on the 2nd NH Turnpike. As you travel from Unity to Claremont, the roads will transition, incorporating both highway segments and local street driving. This blend means you'll experience varying speeds and road conditions, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 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?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 8.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Police Court): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,583 ft
498 ft
Total Climb
164 ft
Total Descent
1,123 ft
Highest Point
1,583 ft
~0.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,085 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.8 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 (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 Claremont, 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: at 7.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Police Court): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Claremont, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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