Origin
Laconia, NH
Afternoon in Laconia on Saturday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laconia, NH to Bow, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Bow, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laconia, NH to Bow, NH covers 33.4 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Laconia Road, Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on Senator Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 49m drive with frequent turns across 33.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 106 / Veterans Square.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
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.
7
29.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Bow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1
Toward Bow
6
33.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
White Rock Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Laconia, NH to Bow, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction Vermont along the way.
White River Junction Vermont
29.9 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Laconia Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Everett Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Bow Center Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Court Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Logging Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia, NH and Bow, 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
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto NH 11A; US 3 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Court Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 3; NH 11
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
8
Continue on US 3; NH 11
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Laconia Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 93 South
10
Merge onto I 93
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on I 93
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Everett Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 89
272 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 89
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 1
Toward Bow
17
Turn right onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Street
18
Continue on Logging Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logging Hill Road
19
Continue on Bow Center Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bow Center Road
20
Turn right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
224 ft
·
17 sec
·
Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
21
Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
White Rock Hill Road
22
Arrive at destination
White Rock Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Laconia, NH · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Laconia, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bow, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bow, 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
$5.38 one way
$10.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.40 | $12.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.18
Everett Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 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 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
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
Bow, NH
Afternoon in Bow on Saturday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Northfield, NH
17 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
7 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
49m 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 Bow, NH covers 33.4 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Laconia Road, Styles Bridges Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 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 $5.38 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Laconia, NH to Bow, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction Vermont along the way.
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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