Origin
Concord, NH
Late night in Concord on Monday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NH to Laconia, NH
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
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6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Laconia, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in the Northeast, the 27-mile trip from Concord to Laconia is an ideal day trip. Expect to spend about 35 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly efficient transition between these two New Hampshire hubs. Because the journey is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy fuel expenses; a modest $4 budget should cover your gas for the entire trip. You will navigate via a combination of Centre Street, Loudon Road, and I-93 North, keeping the travel time minimal. It serves as a straightforward connection rather than a long-haul adventure, perfect for travelers who prioritize speed and simplicity. Whether you are heading out for business or a brief change of scenery, this route provides a practical, no-fuss way to reach your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.5 miles from Concord, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition from city streets to the highway. While the route covers 27 miles, the experience is defined by the technical nature of the local roads rather than long, monotonous highway stretches. You will navigate through local thoroughfares like Centre Street and Loudon Road before shifting onto I-93 North. Because there is no highway percentage listed, be prepared for a drive that prioritizes maneuverability over high-speed cruising. The personality of this road changes as you move out of Concord, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns that characterize the path to Laconia.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 17.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Navigation decision point
8
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 North
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
19.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
19.1 mi into trip
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~23m 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 Along This Route
On the drive from Concord, NH to Laconia, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
Tilton
18.7 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 17.5 mi | 19m |
| Laconia Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| NH 11A | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| New Salem Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Loudon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fair Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 17.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Centre Street
183 ft
·
7 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Continue on NH 9
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Loudon Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 93 North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 93
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
6
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on I 93
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
9
Keep slight left at fork
190 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Laconia Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 3; NH 11
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
12
Continue on NH 11A; US 3 Business
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
NH 11A; US 3 Business
13
Turn left onto Fair Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fair Street
14
Continue on New Salem Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
New Salem Street
15
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pleasant Street
16
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 35-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the short duration allows you to reach Laconia comfortably in one go. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between the local roads and the interstate, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be easy to miss if you aren't paying attention. With no fuel concerns and a very manageable distance, you can treat this as a simple, stress-free transit. Focus on keeping a steady pace through the turns, and you will find yourself in Laconia in less than an hour.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.5 miles from Concord, NH, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.5 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laconia, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Concord, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Concord, NH
This is one driving day of about 27 miles and 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Concord, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 17.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.5 mi from Concord, NH · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.5 miles from Concord, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Laconia, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.32 one way
$8.64 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| premium | $4.83 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Laconia on Monday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 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
38m 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 Concord, NH to Laconia, NH covers 27 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Laconia Road, Daniel Webster Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Concord, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.32 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 27 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Concord, NH to Laconia, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
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