Origin
Conway, NH
Late night in Conway on Monday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, NH to Laconia, NH
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
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6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conway, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Laconia, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Conway to Laconia, expect a straightforward 45.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an economical way to traverse this portion of the Northeast. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it best suits your plans. It serves as a practical connection between these two New Hampshire hubs without the need for complex logistics.
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
22.9 miles from Conway, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this journey is defined by a turn-heavy local drive profile. You will navigate via the White Mountain Highway, Chocorua Mountain Highway, and Silver Lake Road, none of which involve high-speed highway stretches. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local roads rather than long, straightaways. The road demands your full attention as the path winds through the landscape. Expect an engaging, hands-on experience behind the wheel that keeps you actively involved in the driving process from start to finish.
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.
White Mountain Highway 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Conway, NH to Laconia, NH is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Conway, NH to Laconia, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| White Mountain Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chocorua Mtn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Silver Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Page Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chocorua Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tamworth Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Whittier Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ossipee Mountain Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
White Mountain Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on White Mountain Highway
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
White Mountain Highway
3
Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Chocorua Mtn Highway
4
Turn right onto Silver Lake Road
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Silver Lake Road
5
Turn straight onto Page Hill Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Page Hill Road
6
Turn straight onto Chocorua Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chocorua Road
7
Turn left onto Tamworth Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamworth Road
8
Turn right onto Whittier Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Whittier Road
9
Turn right onto Ossipee Mountain Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ossipee Mountain Highway
10
Continue on Bear Camp Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bear Camp Highway
11
Continue on Whittier Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Whittier Road
12
Continue on State Route 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 25
13
Continue on Whittier Highway
12 mi
·
22 min
·
Whittier Highway
14
Continue on Whittier Street
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Whittier Street
15
Continue on Winnipesaukee Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Winnipesaukee Street
16
Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Parade Road
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Parade Road
18
Exit the roundabout onto Parade Road
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Parade Road
19
Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
20
Turn right onto New Salem Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
New Salem Street
21
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pleasant Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 8-minute trip, you have the luxury of departing at your own pace without needing to account for mid-route rest stops. Keep in mind that because this route relies entirely on local roads, travel times can be sensitive to local traffic patterns, so check your navigation app before pulling out of Conway. With no specific highway stretches to break up the drive, ensure your vehicle is ready for a consistent, turn-heavy pace. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your fuel tank topped off before you leave, as the rural nature of these local roads means you shouldn't count on finding major service stations around every corner.
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 22.9 miles from Conway, NH, or about 34m into the drive.
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 45.8 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.9 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
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 Conway, 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 Conway, NH
This is one driving day of about 45.8 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Conway, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Conway, NH · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Conway, 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
$7.33 one way
$14.66 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
| premium | $4.83 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.18 | $20.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
21 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 8m 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 Conway, NH to Laconia, NH covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are White Mountain Highway, Chocorua Mtn Highway, Silver Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 miles from Conway, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.33 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 Conway, NH to Laconia, NH is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Conway, NH to Laconia, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Conway, NH to Laconia, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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