Trip from Hampstead, 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 31m

Distance

66.8 mi

107 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 25m ★

6 AM

1h 32m

8 AM

1h 46m

10 AM

1h 37m

12 PM

1h 35m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 45m

8 PM

1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hampstead, NH

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Laconia, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hampstead, NH to Laconia, NH covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m 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, Everett Turnpike, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.4 miles from Hampstead, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Styles Bridges Highway	18 mi	20m
Everett Turnpike	10.2 mi	12m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway	7.7 mi	8m
I 93	7.1 mi	8m
Alan B Shepard Highway	5.7 mi	7m
Laconia Road	4.7 mi	8m
State Route 111	3.3 mi	5m
Salem Road	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 18 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, NH and Laconia, NH.

Start on West Road

1.6 mi · 4 min · West Road

Turn right onto NH 111

3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 111

Continue on NH 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NH 111

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Range Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NH 111

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Indian Rock Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 93 North Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 93

7.7 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

Continue on I 93

5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 93

Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

Continue on I 93

17 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

1.2 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 20 Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton

Keep slight left at fork

190 ft · 6 sec

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132

4.7 mi · 8 min · Laconia Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 3; NH 11

1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

Continue on NH 11A; US 3 Business

0.9 mi · 2 min · NH 11A; US 3 Business

Turn left onto Fair Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Fair Street

Continue on New Salem Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · New Salem Street

Turn right onto Pleasant Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Pleasant Street

Arrive at destination

Pleasant Street

Trip Plan

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 33.4 miles from Hampstead, NH, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 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 15 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.4 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laconia, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hampstead, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hampstead, NH

This is one driving day of about 66.8 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Hampstead, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 18 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Hooksett, NH

33 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

Derry, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Concord, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Hampstead, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manchester, New Hampshire

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 23.8

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Concord, New Hampshire

2.6 mi

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 23.8

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.1

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

The Bagg Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.8

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16039357053

Visit website

Copper Door

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Expensive mile 23.8

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+16034882677

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.3

Londonderry, New Hampshire

+18668167584

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.6

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 38.1

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 23.8

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 23.8

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 23.8

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Tarbin Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 52.5

Franklin, New Hampshire

+16039343518

Visit website

Hedgehog Park

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 4.8

Salem, New Hampshire

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+16038902000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 58.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7.4 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward I 93 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 93 North

8.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Merge onto I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

22.5 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 93

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

58.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m 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...

58.8 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.75 one way

$21.51 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$11.83	$23.66
premium	$4.86	$12.79	$25.58
diesel	$5.61	$14.75	$29.50

Estimated Tolls: $0.71

Everett Turnpike (10.2 mi) $0.71

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Tilton, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Manchester, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Londonderry, New Hampshire

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

1 DCFC

Ford Charging Station

Bow, New Hampshire

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 6 Tesla: 5 Other: 2 EV Connect: 1 Shell Recharge: 1 Electrify America: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20	$7.01	$3.21
Efficient EV	16.7	$5.85	$2.67
EV Truck/SUV	26.7	$9.35	$4.28

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hampstead, NH

Afternoon in Hampstead on Saturday

Local time

3:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laconia, NH

Afternoon in Laconia on Saturday

Local time

3:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

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 31m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Hampstead, NH to Laconia, NH covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 23 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?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hampstead, NH and Laconia, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Tilton.

Plymouth

22.5 mi in | ~33m | via I 93

Tilton

58.5 mi in | ~1h 15m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hampstead, NH to Laconia, NH covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.4 miles from Hampstead, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.75 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.

Between Hampstead, NH and Laconia, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Tilton.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Cotton Restaurant

Cotton Restaurant

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

The Bagg Lunch

Copper Door

The Country Loon Cafe

Ford Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

SEE Science Center

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

Tarbin Gardens

Hedgehog Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hampstead, NH

Laconia, NH

Same local time

18 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 31m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from Hampstead, NH to Laconia, NH?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How hard is the drive from Hampstead, NH to Laconia, NH?

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