Origin
Bow, NH
Afternoon in Bow on Friday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bow, 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
48m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bow, NH
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Laconia, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bow, NH to Laconia, NH covers 32.9 miles and takes about 48m 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, Laconia Road, Bow Center Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 32.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Branch Londonderry Turnpike West.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Branch Londonderry Turnpike West): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.9 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
Turn sharp right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
2.9 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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NH 3A / Route 3-A
Turn left onto NH 3A / Route 3-A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
24.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Bow, NH to Laconia, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
Tilton
24.6 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Laconia Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Bow Center Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Everett Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| NH 11A | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Logging Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 18 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bow, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on White Rock Hill Road
167 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Rock Hill Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
224 ft
·
13 sec
·
Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
3
Turn left onto Bow Center Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bow Center Road
4
Continue on Logging Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logging Hill Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
6
Merge onto I 89
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 89
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Route 3-A
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on NH 3A
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 93 North
10
Merge onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
2 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 16.4 mi from Bow, NH · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Bow, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laconia, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Laconia, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Everett Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
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
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Northfield, NH
16 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
7 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
48m 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 Bow, NH to Laconia, NH covers 32.9 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Laconia Road, Bow Center Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Bow, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.30 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Branch Londonderry Turnpike West): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.9 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bow, NH to Laconia, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
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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