Origin
Unity, NH
Morning in Unity on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Unity, 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
36m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Town of Sunapee, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Unity, NH to the Town of Sunapee, NH is 17 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Unity Springs Road and Unity Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Hampshire, moving from one Northeast locale to another. It's a straightforward local drive, meaning you won't be tackling any major highways. Expect a relaxed pace on this journey, perfect for a quick scenic detour or a simple connection between two points without much time commitment.
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 |
| 2nd NH Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lempster Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| John Stark Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Route 11 | 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 Unity, NH and Town of Sunapee, NH.
1
Start on 2nd NH Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd NH Turnpike
2
Continue on Lempster Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lempster Street
3
Turn left 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Unity Springs Road
Turn left onto Unity Springs Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Cross Street
Turn left onto Cross Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Canal Street
Turn right onto Canal Street
Navigation decision point
3
11.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NH 11; NH 103 / Sunapee Street
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103 / Sunapee Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Sargent Road
Turn left onto Sargent Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
2nd NH Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Town of Sunapee, NH
Morning in Town of Sunapee on Sunday
Local time
10:51 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
19 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
36m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 28% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape, navigating through local roads for the majority of the trip. The longest stretch without a turn is 3.9 miles on Unity Springs Road, offering a brief moment of consistent cruising before more turns appear. Prepare for a driving experience that requires your attention to navigate the numerous curves and changes in direction, typical of rural New Hampshire roads.
Only 28% 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 around 3.3 miles in near Unity Springs Road.
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 36m 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: at 3.3 miles (Unity Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (Canal Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). 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.
Expect about $0.14 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: at 3.3 miles (Unity Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (Canal 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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