Origin
Laconia, NH
Morning in Laconia on Saturday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Laconia, NH to Bow, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
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
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Bow, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laconia, NH to Bow, NH covers 33.4 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 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 $5.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 49m drive with frequent turns across 33.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Bow, NH is easy. At 49m 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 Bow, 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 Bow, 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
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Everett Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
15
Merge slight left
272 ft
·
6 sec
16
Take the exit slight right toward Bow
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bow
17
Turn right onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Street
18
Continue on Logging Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logging Hill Road
19
Continue on Bow Center Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bow Center Road
20
Turn right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
223 ft
·
17 sec
·
Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
21
Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
White Rock Hill Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Laconia, NH · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Laconia, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bow, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bow, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.40 | $12.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Bow, NH
Morning in Bow on Saturday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Northfield, NH
17 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
7 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 Bow, NH covers 33.4 miles and takes about 49m 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 16.7 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 $5.38 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 Bow, NH is easy. At 49m 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 Bow, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laconia, NH to Bow, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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