New Hampshire Route 103
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New Hampshire Route 103 (abbreviated NH 103) is a 48.4 miles (77.9 km) long east–west highway in west-central New Hampshire
, United States. The highway runs from Claremont
, near the Vermont
border on the Connecticut River
, to Hopkinton
, west of Concord
.
The western terminus of NH 103 is in Claremont at New Hampshire Route 12
and New Hampshire Route 12A. The road runs eastward merged with NH 12 for a distance of 3.8 miles (6.1 km) into the center of Claremont, where NH 103 splits off from NH 12 and merges with New Hampshire Route 11
. The highway then runs eastward merged with NH 11 for a distance of 13.1 miles (21.1 km). The road splits off from NH 11 east of Newport
. Northwest of Hopkinton, the road runs merged with New Hampshire Route 127
for a distance of 2.1 miles (3.4 km). The eastern terminus of NH 103 is in Hopkinton at U.S. Route 202
and New Hampshire Route 9.
, New Hampshire
. NH 103A connects New London
with Newbury
. NH 103A runs down the entire length of the east side of Lake Sunapee
and provides access to the local roads along the lakeshore. NH 103A is locally named Lakeside Road.
The southern terminus of NH 103A is at New Hampshire Route 103 at the south end of the lake. The northern terminus is at New Hampshire Route 11
, Newport Road, at the north end of the lake near Interstate 89.
(with a small segment in Merrimack County
) in western New Hampshire
. NH 103B connects Newbury with Sunapee
. NH 103B runs along the western shore of Lake Sunapee
and provides access to the local roads along the lakeshore. NH 103B is locally named Edgemont Road.
The southern terminus of NH 103B is at New Hampshire Route 103 on the southwest side of the lake. The road runs north into the village of Sunapee about midway up the west side of the lake. The northern terminus of NH 103B is at the junction with New Hampshire Route 11
in the village center.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
, United States. The highway runs from Claremont
Claremont, New Hampshire
There were 5,685 households out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had...
, near the Vermont
Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
border on the Connecticut River
Connecticut River
The Connecticut River is the largest and longest river in New England, and also an American Heritage River. It flows roughly south, starting from the Fourth Connecticut Lake in New Hampshire. After flowing through the remaining Connecticut Lakes and Lake Francis, it defines the border between the...
, to Hopkinton
Hopkinton, New Hampshire
Hopkinton is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,589 at the 2010 census. It consists of three villages: Hopkinton, West Hopkinton, and Contoocook...
, west of Concord
Concord, New Hampshire
The city of Concord is the capital of the state of New Hampshire in the United States. It is also the county seat of Merrimack County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 42,695....
.
The western terminus of NH 103 is in Claremont at New Hampshire Route 12
New Hampshire Route 12
New Hampshire Route 12 is a north-south state highway running across the western portion of New Hampshire from the Massachusetts state line to the Vermont state line at the Connecticut River.-Route description:...
and New Hampshire Route 12A. The road runs eastward merged with NH 12 for a distance of 3.8 miles (6.1 km) into the center of Claremont, where NH 103 splits off from NH 12 and merges with New Hampshire Route 11
New Hampshire Route 11
New Hampshire Route 11 is a long east–west state highway in New Hampshire, running westward along the southern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. Its eastern terminus is at the Maine state line in the city of Rochester, where it continues north as Maine State Route 11. U.S. Route 202, which runs...
. The highway then runs eastward merged with NH 11 for a distance of 13.1 miles (21.1 km). The road splits off from NH 11 east of Newport
Newport, New Hampshire
Newport is a town in and the county seat of Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States. It is west-northwest of Concord. The population was 6,507 at the 2010 census. A covered bridge is in the northwest...
. Northwest of Hopkinton, the road runs merged with New Hampshire Route 127
New Hampshire Route 127
New Hampshire Route 127 is a north–south state highway in central New Hampshire. The highway runs from Hopkinton in Merrimack County northward to Sanbornton in Belknap County....
for a distance of 2.1 miles (3.4 km). The eastern terminus of NH 103 is in Hopkinton at U.S. Route 202
U.S. Route 202
U.S. Route 202 is a highway stretching from Delaware to Maine, also passing through the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire....
and New Hampshire Route 9.
New Hampshire Route 103A
New Hampshire Route 103A (abbreviated NH 103A) is a 7.71 miles (12.4 km) long secondary north–south highway in Merrimack CountyMerrimack County, New Hampshire
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 136,225 people, 51,843 households, and 35,460 families residing in the county. The population density was 146 people per square mile . There were 56,244 housing units at an average density of 60 per square mile...
, New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
. NH 103A connects New London
New London, New Hampshire
New London is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,397 at the 2010 census.The town center, where 1,415 people resided at the 2010 census, is defined as the New London census-designated place , and is located on a hilltop along New Hampshire Route 114 north...
with Newbury
Newbury, New Hampshire
Newbury is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,072 at the 2010 census. Newbury is home to part of Lake Sunapee, including Mount Sunapee State Park Beach. Mount Sunapee Resort, a ski area in Mount Sunapee State Park, is in the west...
. NH 103A runs down the entire length of the east side of Lake Sunapee
Lake Sunapee
Lake Sunapee is located within Sullivan County and Merrimack County in western New Hampshire, the United States. It is the fifth-largest lake located entirely in New Hampshire....
and provides access to the local roads along the lakeshore. NH 103A is locally named Lakeside Road.
The southern terminus of NH 103A is at New Hampshire Route 103 at the south end of the lake. The northern terminus is at New Hampshire Route 11
New Hampshire Route 11
New Hampshire Route 11 is a long east–west state highway in New Hampshire, running westward along the southern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. Its eastern terminus is at the Maine state line in the city of Rochester, where it continues north as Maine State Route 11. U.S. Route 202, which runs...
, Newport Road, at the north end of the lake near Interstate 89.
New Hampshire Route 103B
New Hampshire Route 103B (abbreviated NH 103B) is a 3.46 miles (5.6 km) long secondary north–south highway located predominantly in Sullivan CountySullivan County, New Hampshire
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 40,458 people, 16,530 households, and 11,174 families residing in the county. The population density was 29/; . There were 20,158 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile...
(with a small segment in Merrimack County
Merrimack County, New Hampshire
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 136,225 people, 51,843 households, and 35,460 families residing in the county. The population density was 146 people per square mile . There were 56,244 housing units at an average density of 60 per square mile...
) in western New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
. NH 103B connects Newbury with Sunapee
Sunapee, New Hampshire
Sunapee is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 3,365 at the 2010 census. Sunapee is home to part of Lake Sunapee...
. NH 103B runs along the western shore of Lake Sunapee
Lake Sunapee
Lake Sunapee is located within Sullivan County and Merrimack County in western New Hampshire, the United States. It is the fifth-largest lake located entirely in New Hampshire....
and provides access to the local roads along the lakeshore. NH 103B is locally named Edgemont Road.
The southern terminus of NH 103B is at New Hampshire Route 103 on the southwest side of the lake. The road runs north into the village of Sunapee about midway up the west side of the lake. The northern terminus of NH 103B is at the junction with New Hampshire Route 11
New Hampshire Route 11
New Hampshire Route 11 is a long east–west state highway in New Hampshire, running westward along the southern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. Its eastern terminus is at the Maine state line in the city of Rochester, where it continues north as Maine State Route 11. U.S. Route 202, which runs...
in the village center.