Origin
Hooksett, NH
Afternoon in Hooksett on Thursday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hooksett, NH to Laconia, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hooksett, NH
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Laconia, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hooksett, NH to Laconia, NH covers 36 miles and takes about 51m 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, Laconia Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 36 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
28 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
28 mi into trip
|
~35m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hooksett, NH to Laconia, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
Tilton
27.7 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Everett Turnpike | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Laconia Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| NH 11A | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West River Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| New Salem Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 18 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooksett, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on Rosedale Street
18 ft
·
5 sec
·
Rosedale Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn straight
263 ft
·
12 sec
Toward NH 3A North
4
Turn right onto NH 3A
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West River Road
5
Turn left
150 ft
·
11 sec
6
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 93 North
8
Merge onto I 93
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
13
Keep slight left at fork
190 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Laconia Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 3; NH 11
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
16
Continue on NH 11A; US 3 Business
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
NH 11A; US 3 Business
17
Turn left onto Fair Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fair Street
18
Continue on New Salem Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
New Salem Street
19
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pleasant Street
20
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Hooksett, NH · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Hooksett, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laconia, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Laconia, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.80 one way
$11.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Everett Turnpike
(7.5 mi)
$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Laconia on Thursday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Northfield, NH
18 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
9 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
51m 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 Hooksett, NH to Laconia, NH covers 36 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Laconia Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Hooksett, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.80 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 36 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hooksett, NH to Laconia, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
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