Origin
Brookline, NH
Morning in Brookline on Saturday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookline, NH to Laconia, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
69.6 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookline, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Laconia, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookline, NH to Laconia, NH covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Milford Street, Route 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 69.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brookline, NH to Laconia, NH is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookline, NH to Laconia, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Milford Street | — | — |
| Route 13 | — | — |
| Boynton Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Granite Street | — | — |
| Everett Turnpike | — | — |
| Styles Bridges Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookline, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on Steam Mill Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Steam Mill Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Milford Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Milford Street
4
Turn right onto Route 13
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 13
5
Continue on NH Route 13
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
NH Route 13
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
7
Merge slight left
7.4 mi
·
10 min
8
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
10 min
9
Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boynton Street
10
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on Granite Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Granite Street
12
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Everett Turnpike
14
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
15
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
16
Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
17
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
19
Keep slight left
190 ft
·
7 sec
20
Turn left onto Laconia Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Laconia Road
21
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
22
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
2 min
23
Turn left onto Fair Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fair Street
24
Continue on New Salem Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
New Salem Street
25
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pleasant Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.8 mi from Brookline, NH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Brookline, 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
$11.20 one way
$22.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Laconia on Saturday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Manchester, NH
35 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
18 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 23m 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 Brookline, NH to Laconia, NH covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Milford Street, Route 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.8 miles from Brookline, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.20 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.
The drive from Brookline, NH to Laconia, NH is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookline, NH to Laconia, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookline, 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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