Origin
Laconia, NH
Late night in Laconia on Monday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laconia, NH to Pembroke, NH
Drive Time
49m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
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
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Laconia, NH to Pembroke, NH covers 29.2 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 State Route 106, NH Route 106, Sheep Davis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on State Route 106. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.67 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
14.6 miles from Laconia, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Laconia, NH to Pembroke, NH covers 29.2 miles and takes about 49m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 106 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 4 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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.2 miles you will encounter 4 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 26.6 miles (US 3 / Pembroke Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~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
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~1m in
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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
26.6 mi into trip
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~43m in
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US 3 / Pembroke Street
Turn left onto US 3 / Pembroke Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Academy Road
Turn left onto Academy Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 106 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| NH Route 106 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Sheep Davis Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Rocky Pond Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Pembroke Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Belmont Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Beacon Street West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 106
— 8.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia, NH and Pembroke, 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
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on Belmont Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Road
8
Continue on State Route 106
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 106
9
Continue on Laconia Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Laconia Road
10
Continue on State Route 106
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 106
11
Continue on Rocky Pond Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Rocky Pond Road
12
Continue on NH Route 106
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
NH Route 106
13
Continue on Rocky Pond Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rocky Pond Road
14
Continue on NH Route 106
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
NH Route 106
15
Continue on Rocky Pond Road
525 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rocky Pond Road
16
Continue on Sheep Davis Road
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Sheep Davis Road
17
Turn left onto Pembroke Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Pembroke Street
18
Turn left onto Academy Road
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Academy Road
19
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 14.6 miles from Laconia, NH, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.1 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 29.2 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.6 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pembroke, 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 29.2 miles and 49m.
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.
The longest stretch is on State Route 106 for about 8.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.6 mi from Laconia, NH · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 29.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.6 miles from Laconia, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pembroke, NH
The final approach into Pembroke, 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 Pembroke, 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
$4.67 one way
$9.35 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $5.12 | $10.25 |
| premium | $4.83 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Pembroke, NH
Late night in Pembroke on Monday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
22 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 Pembroke, NH covers 29.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 106, NH Route 106, Sheep Davis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 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 $4.67 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 29.2 miles you will encounter 4 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 26.6 miles (US 3 / Pembroke Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laconia, NH to Pembroke, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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