Origin
Barrington, NH
Afternoon in Barrington on Friday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrington, NH to Laconia, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrington, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Laconia, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barrington, NH to Laconia, NH covers 35.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Province Road, Parker Mountain Road, South Barnstead Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on Province Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 35.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Province Road is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 202; NH 126 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (NH 126; NH 202A / Parker Mountain Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 202; NH 126 / Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; NH 126 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NH 126; NH 202A / Parker Mountain Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 126; NH 202A / Parker Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
7
35.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
NH 106 / Veterans Square
Turn left onto NH 106 / Veterans Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Province Road | 16.2 mi | 29m |
| Parker Mountain Road | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| South Barnstead Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Suncook Valley Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Church Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| NH 126 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Province Road
— 16.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on NH 9
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
2
Turn left
47 ft
·
4 sec
3
Turn left onto NH 126
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; NH 126
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Washington Street
5
Turn right onto NH 126
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Mountain Road
6
Continue on NH 126
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 126
7
Continue on NH 126
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Parker Mountain Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto NH 126; NH 202A
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Parker Mountain Road
9
Continue on NH 126
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Barnstead Road
10
Turn left onto NH 28
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
11
Turn right onto Province Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Province Road
12
Continue on NH 107
15 mi
·
26 min
·
Province Road
13
Continue on NH 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on NH 106
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn left onto NH 106
472 ft
·
19 sec
·
Veterans Square
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pleasant Street
17
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Barrington, NH · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Barrington, 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
$5.68 one way
$11.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Laconia, NH
Afternoon in Laconia on Friday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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 Barrington, NH to Laconia, NH covers 35.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Province Road, Parker Mountain Road, South Barnstead Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Barrington, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.68 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 is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 202; NH 126 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (NH 126; NH 202A / Parker Mountain Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Barrington, NH to Laconia, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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