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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 15m

Distance

66.8 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m

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

town in New Hampshire, United States

Hampstead, NH

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city in New Hampshire, United States

Laconia, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hampstead, NH to Laconia, NH covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Route 111, Salem Road, Range Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m 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 15m drive with frequent turns across 66.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 111 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 Hampstead, NH to Laconia, NH is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Hampstead, NH to Laconia, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 111
Salem Road
Range Road
Indian Rock Road
I 93 North
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
Alan B Shepard Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: State Route 111 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Road

1.6 mi · 4 min · West Road
2

Turn right onto State Route 111

3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 111
3

Continue on Salem Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road
4

Continue on Range Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Range Road
5

Continue on Indian Rock Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Indian Rock Road
6

Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 93 North
7

Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

7.7 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
8

Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
9

Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
11

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
12

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

17 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
13

Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
14

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
15

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
16

Keep slight left

190 ft · 7 sec
17

Turn left onto Laconia Road

4.7 mi · 8 min · Laconia Road
18

Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
19

Continue straight

0.9 mi · 2 min
20

Turn left onto Fair Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Fair Street
21

Continue on New Salem Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · New Salem Street
22

Turn right onto Pleasant Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Pleasant Street
23

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.4 mi from Hampstead, NH · 37m into the drive

Downtown South Hooksett, NH, NH

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.

South Hooksett, 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.

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

$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

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

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

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $7.01 $3.21
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.85 $2.67
EV Truck/SUV 26.7 0 $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

Morning in Hampstead on Saturday

Local time

10:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laconia, NH

Morning in Laconia on Saturday

Local time

10:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

The main roads are State Route 111, Salem Road, Range Road. 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.

The drive from Hampstead, NH to Laconia, NH is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Hampstead, NH to Laconia, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hampstead, 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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