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Trip from Laconia, NH to Brookline, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

67.4 mi

108 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m

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

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Laconia, NH

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Downtown Brookline, NH, NH

Brookline, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Laconia, NH to Brookline, NH covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, NH 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.85 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

33.7 miles from Laconia, NH

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Everett Turnpike 15.8 mi 18m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway 15.4 mi 17m
NH 101 13.8 mi 20m
Laconia Road 5 mi 8m
Route 13 3.4 mi 5m
Styles Bridges Highway 3.3 mi 3m
NH Route 13 1.7 mi 3m
Daniel Webster Highway 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 15.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laconia, NH and Brookline, 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

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 293

4.9 mi · 5 min · Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

401 ft · 9 sec
Exit 6 Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
17

Keep slight left at fork

192 ft · 11 sec
18

Turn left onto Eddy Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Eddy Road
19

Continue on McGregor Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · McGregor Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Continue on Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
21

Turn right onto Boynton Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Boynton Street
22

Continue on NH 101

0.4 mi · 43 sec · NH 101
Use the straight lane.
23

Continue on NH 101

13 mi · 20 min · NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward NH 13: Milford, Brookline
25

Turn left onto NH 13

1.7 mi · 3 min · NH Route 13
26

Continue on NH 13

3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 13
27

Turn left onto NH 130

1.2 mi · 2 min · Milford Street
28

Continue on NH 130

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Main Street
29

Turn left onto Steam Mill Hill Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
30

Keep slight left at fork onto Steam Mill Hill Road

11 ft · 0 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
31

Arrive at destination

Steam Mill Hill Road

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 33.7 miles from Laconia, NH, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.8 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 33.7 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 21m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Laconia, NH

This is one driving day of about 67.4 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Laconia, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Everett Turnpike for about 15.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Hillsborough County in southern New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manchester, NH

34 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

Salisbury, 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 33.7 miles from Laconia, 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

The Bistro at LaBelle Winery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Amherst, New Hampshire

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 52.9

Hours: 12–9 pm

+16036729898

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Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manchester, New Hampshire

0.6 mi

Brookline’s Finest- Takeout Meals, Cafe, Bakery & Vendor Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brookline, New Hampshire

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Simply Delicious Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bedford, New Hampshire

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 48.1

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+16034881988

Visit website

Yum Yum Express

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brookline, New Hampshire

0.8 mi

Union Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milford, New Hampshire

1.7 mi

The Bistro at LaBelle Winery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 52.9

Amherst, New Hampshire

Hours: 12–9 pm

+16036729898

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 43.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

Brookline’s Finest- Takeout Meals, Cafe, Bakery & Vendor Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67.4

Brookline, New Hampshire

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+16037215089

Visit website

Copper Door

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive mile 48.1

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+16034882677

Visit website

The Bagg Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16039357053

Visit website

The Riverhouse Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.7

Milford, New Hampshire

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+16032495556

Visit website

The Country Loon Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 48.1

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+16034881874

The Black Forest

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.7

Amherst, New Hampshire

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+16036720500

Visit website

Simply Delicious Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 48.1

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+16034881988

Visit website

Yum Yum Express

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67.4

Brookline, New Hampshire

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16036722700

Visit website

Union Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.7

Milford, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16032773181

Visit website

Aroma Joe's #101

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 57.7

Amherst, New Hampshire

Hours: 5:15 am–9 pm

+16034021195

Visit website

Mel's Funway Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 48.1

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Hours: 3:30–7 pm

+16034242292

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 9.6

Tilton, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 28.9

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 38.5

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.7

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.7

Hooksett, NH

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 38.5

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.9

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 43.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 43.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 43.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Joshua's Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 57.7

Amherst, New Hampshire

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+16036736248

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 43.3

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Keyes Memorial Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 57.7

Milford, New Hampshire

Hours: 12:30–7 pm

+16036732273

Visit website

Tarbin Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 14.4

Franklin, New Hampshire

+16039343518

Visit website

Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 48.1

Litchfield, New Hampshire

+16034247999

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 43.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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
36.3 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
38.2 mi into trip | ~51m in | I 293 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
43.1 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 6 Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.85 one way

$21.70 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.94 $23.88
premium $4.86 $12.91 $25.81
diesel $5.61 $14.88 $29.76

Estimated Tolls: $1.10

Everett Turnpike (10.9 mi) $0.76
Everett Turnpike (4.9 mi) $0.34

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

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Concord Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Concord, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

10 DCFC

Dunkin' - Tesla Supercharger

Tilton, NH

Tesla

8 DCFC

South Willow Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Manchester, NH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Grappone Ford

Bow, NH

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Irwin Auto Group

Laconia, NH

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 6 ChargePoint Network: 5 Blink Network: 4 FORD_CHARGE: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.90 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.44 $4.31

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Laconia, NH

Afternoon in Laconia on Saturday

Local time

4:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookline, NH

Afternoon in Brookline on Saturday

Local time

4:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

38°F

Manchester, NH

34 mi in

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 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 38m 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 Laconia, NH to Brookline, NH covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m, 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 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 0.1 miles in near NH 106 / Veterans Square.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 36.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Brookline, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.

Nashua

38.2 mi in | ~51m | via I 293

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Laconia, NH to Brookline, NH covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, NH 101. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.7 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 $10.85 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 67.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 36.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Laconia, NH to Brookline, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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