Origin
Laconia, NH
Afternoon in Laconia on Saturday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laconia, NH to Nottingham, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Nottingham, NH
Mike Bird
Trip Overview
The drive from Laconia, NH to Nottingham, NH covers 39 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Province Road, Catamount Road, First New Hampshire Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on Province Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Province Road | 15.3 mi | 26m |
| Catamount Road | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| State Route 152 | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Stage Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Barnstead Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Province Road
— 15.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia, NH and Nottingham, 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 NH 107
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pittsfield Road
10
Continue on NH 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Laconia Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto NH 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Barnstead Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto Tilton Hill Road
422 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tilton Hill Road
13
Continue on NH 107
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Catamount Road
14
Turn left onto NH 107
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
16
Turn right onto NH 152
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
Nottingham Road
17
Continue on NH 152
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 152
18
Continue on NH 152
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Stage Road
19
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 152
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stage Road
20
Arrive at destination
NH 152
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.3 — 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
18.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NH 107 / Barnstead Road
At end of road, turn right onto NH 107 / Barnstead Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Tilton Hill Road
Turn left onto Tilton Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
27.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 4; US 202; NH 9 / First New Hampshire Turnpike
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / First New Hampshire Turnpike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.28 one way
$12.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(5.8 mi)
$0.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Nottingham, NH
Afternoon in Nottingham on Saturday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
10 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 13m 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?
39 mi in 1h 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on Province Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 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 39 miles you will encounter 6 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 18.3 miles (NH 107 / Barnstead Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Province Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.41 in tolls one way, starting with First New Hampshire Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Nottingham, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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 18.3 miles (NH 107 / Barnstead Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nottingham, NH before heading back.
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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