Origin
Washington, NH
Morning in Washington on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, 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
40m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, NH
Townsend Walton
Town of Sunapee, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Washington, NH to the Town of Sunapee, NH is 20.4 miles and takes about 40 minutes via South Main Street and Sunapee Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Hampshire, making it a straightforward local drive. Expect a route that is mostly on local roads with a small percentage on highways. It's a quick trip, perfect for a day excursion or as a connecting drive between two points in the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 9.3 mi | 17m |
| Washington Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Sunapee Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| State Route 11 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Mill Village Road South | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Route 11 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sargent Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 9.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, NH and Town of Sunapee, NH.
1
Start on NH 31
5.6 mi
·
11 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on NH 31
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Road
3
Turn straight onto NH 10
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Mill Village Road South
4
Continue on NH 10
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Maple Street
6
Turn left onto Cross Street
472 ft
·
21 sec
·
Cross Street
7
Turn right onto Canal Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canal Street
8
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunapee Street
9
Turn straight onto NH 11
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 11
10
Continue on NH 11
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Route 11
11
Turn left onto Sargent Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sargent Road
12
Arrive at destination
Sargent Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 14.3 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Maple Street
Turn right onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Cross Street
Turn left onto Cross Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Canal Street
Turn right onto Canal Street
Navigation decision point
3
14.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NH 11; NH 103 / Sunapee Street
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103 / Sunapee Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Sargent Road
Turn left onto Sargent Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
6:36 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
5 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
40m 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 'turn-heavy' and primarily a local drive. With only 14% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating local streets and roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on South Main Street. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road type as you transition between different local segments. The drive will feel more intimate and less like a high-speed transit.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 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 around 14.3 miles in near Maple 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 40m 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 14.3 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (Canal Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 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: at 14.3 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 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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