Origin
Laconia, NH
Morning in Laconia on Thursday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laconia, NH to Chester, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Chester, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laconia, NH to Chester, NH covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Veterans Square, Beacon Street West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 20m drive with frequent turns across 55.5 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.
Main Street 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 Laconia, NH to Chester, NH is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Laconia, NH to Chester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Veterans Square | — | — |
| Beacon Street West | — | — |
| Court Street | — | — |
| Daniel Webster Highway | — | — |
| Laconia Road | — | — |
| I 93 South | — | — |
| Styles Bridges Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia, NH and Chester, NH.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
210 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn slight left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Veterans Square
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Square
4
Continue on Beacon Street West
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beacon Street West
5
Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
322 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto Court Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Court Street
7
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
8
Continue on Laconia Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Laconia Road
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 93 South
10
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
14
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 93 South: Salem, Boston
16
Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
17
Merge slight right
2.5 mi
·
3 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward Auburn, Chester
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Auburn, Chester
19
Turn right onto Hooksett Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hooksett Road
20
Continue on Chester Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Chester Road
21
Continue on Chester Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Street
22
Turn right
499 ft
·
36 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Laconia, NH · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Laconia, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chester, NH
The final approach into Chester, 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
$8.93 one way
$17.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Chester, NH
Morning in Chester on Thursday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, NH
28 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
5 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 20m 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 Chester, NH covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Veterans Square, Beacon Street West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 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 $8.93 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 Laconia, NH to Chester, NH is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Laconia, NH to Chester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laconia, NH to Chester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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