Origin
Laconia, NH
Morning in Laconia on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laconia, NH to Barrington, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laconia, NH
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Barrington, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Laconia, NH to Barrington, NH covers 35.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Province Road, Parker Mountain Road, South Barnstead Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on Province Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 35.4 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.
Province Road is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 106 / Veterans Square.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 35.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (NH 106 / Veterans Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NH 106 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (NH 28 / Suncook Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NH 106 / Veterans Square
Turn left onto NH 106 / Veterans Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 106 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 106 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
17.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NH 28 / Suncook Valley Road
Turn left onto NH 28 / Suncook Valley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
20 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NH 126 / South Barnstead Road
Turn right onto NH 126 / South Barnstead Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
33.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 202; NH 126 / Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; NH 126 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Province Road | 16.2 mi | 29m |
| Parker Mountain Road | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| South Barnstead Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Suncook Valley Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Church Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| NH 126 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Beacon Street West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Province Road
— 16.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia, NH and Barrington, NH.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
208 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn slight left onto NH 106
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto NH 106
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Square
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on NH 106
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Beacon Street West
5
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 106
323 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on NH 106; NH 107
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NH 107
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on NH 107
15 mi
·
26 min
·
Province Road
9
Continue on Province Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Province Road
10
Turn left onto NH 28
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto NH 126
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Barnstead Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on NH 126
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Parker Mountain Road
13
Continue on NH 126
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Parker Mountain Road
14
Continue on NH 126
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 126
15
Continue on NH 126
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Mountain Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; NH 126
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Street
17
Turn right onto NH 126
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
18
Turn right
47 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn right onto NH 9
503 ft
·
10 sec
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
20
Arrive at destination
NH 9
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Laconia, NH · 33m 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Laconia, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barrington, NH
The final approach into Barrington, 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
$5.70 one way
$11.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Barrington, NH
Morning in Barrington on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
9 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 4m 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 Laconia, NH to Barrington, NH covers 35.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Province Road, Parker Mountain Road, South Barnstead Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Laconia, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.70 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 35.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (NH 106 / Veterans Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NH 106 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (NH 28 / Suncook Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laconia, NH to Barrington, 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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