Origin
Laconia, NH
Late night in Laconia on Monday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laconia, NH to Conway, NH
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
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6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laconia, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Conway, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Laconia, NH to Conway, NH covers 45.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Parade Road, Daniel Webster Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.27 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.7 miles from Laconia, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 45.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Laconia, NH to Conway, NH is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Conway, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parade Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Daniel Webster Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NH 25 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winnipesaukee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Whittier Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Whittier Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia, NH and Conway, NH.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
210 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn slight left onto Main Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Parade Road
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Parade Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Daniel Webster Highway
207 ft
·
12 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
5
Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
6
Turn slight right onto NH 25 East
138 ft
·
7 sec
·
NH 25 East
7
Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Winnipesaukee Street
8
Continue on Whittier Street
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Whittier Street
9
Continue on Whittier Highway
12 mi
·
22 min
·
Whittier Highway
10
Continue on State Route 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 25
11
Continue on Whittier Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Whittier Road
12
Continue on Bear Camp Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bear Camp Highway
13
Continue on Ossipee Mountain Highway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ossipee Mountain Highway
14
Turn left onto Whittier Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Whittier Road
15
Turn left onto Tamworth Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamworth Road
16
Turn right onto Chocorua Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chocorua Road
17
Turn slight right onto Page Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Page Hill Road
18
Turn left onto Chocorua Mtn Highway
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Chocorua Mtn Highway
19
Continue on White Mountain Highway
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
White Mountain Highway
20
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at your destination
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 22.7 miles from Laconia, NH, or about 41m into the drive.
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 45.4 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.7 miles or 41m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laconia, NH
This is one driving day of about 45.4 miles and 1h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Laconia, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Laconia, NH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Arriving in Conway, NH
The final approach into Conway, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Conway, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.27 one way
$14.54 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| premium | $4.83 | $8.63 | $17.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.09 | $20.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Conway, NH
Late night in Conway on Monday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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 23m 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 Conway, NH covers 45.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Parade Road, Daniel Webster Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 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 $7.27 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 Conway, NH is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Conway, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laconia, NH to Conway, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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