Origin
Amherst, NH
Late night in Amherst on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NH to Laconia, NH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Laconia, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Amherst, NH to Laconia, NH covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, NH 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 56.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Amherst, NH to Laconia, NH covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 12.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Ti...
6
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 3; NH 11; NH 132 / Laconia Road
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132 / Laconia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Amherst, NH to Laconia, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
Tilton
48.4 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Everett Turnpike | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| NH 101 | 9.2 mi | 14m |
| Laconia Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| NH 11A | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 18 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on NH 122
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
3
Merge onto NH 101
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
4
Continue on NH 101
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boynton Street
6
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on Granite Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 293; NH 3A
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
11
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on I 93
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
15
Keep slight left at fork
190 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Laconia Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 3; NH 11
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
18
Continue on NH 11A; US 3 Business
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
NH 11A; US 3 Business
19
Turn left onto Fair Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fair Street
20
Continue on New Salem Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
New Salem Street
21
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pleasant Street
22
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Amherst, NH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Amherst, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laconia, NH
The final approach into Laconia, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.13 one way
$18.26 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.04 | $20.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.17
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Everett Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Laconia, NH
Late night in Laconia on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, NH
28 mi in
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
1h 21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amherst, NH to Laconia, NH covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, NH 101. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 miles from Amherst, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Amherst, NH to Laconia, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
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