Origin
Laconia, NH
Afternoon in Laconia on Thursday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laconia, NH to Conway, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
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
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Conway, NH
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Trip Overview
This 45.4-mile journey from Laconia to Conway, New Hampshire, is a manageable 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. Primarily following Whittier Highway and White Mountain Highway, with a short stretch on Parade Road, this route offers a turn-heavy local driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. Given its short duration and the nature of the drive, no overnight split is necessary, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a local, turn-heavy drive on this route, with only a 2% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.2 miles on Whittier Highway. This suggests a more intimate connection with the landscape, rather than long, fast-paced highway segments. The character of the drive is likely to involve frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate through local 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.
Whittier Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
846 ft
463 ft
Total Climb
844 ft
Total Descent
878 ft
Highest Point
846 ft
~32.4 mi in
Elevation Range
383 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Laconia, NH to Conway, NH is easy. At 1h 23m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Right onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street
Turn right onto NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
28.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
NH 113 / Whittier Road
Turn left onto NH 113 / Whittier Road
Navigation decision point
4
33.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
NH 16 / Chocorua Mtn Highway
Turn left onto NH 16 / Chocorua Mtn Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier Highway | 12.2 mi | 22m |
| White Mountain Highway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Parade Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 4 mi | 8m |
| Chocorua Mtn Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Whittier Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Bear Camp Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Page Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Whittier Highway
— 12.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia, NH and Conway, NH.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
208 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn slight left onto NH 106
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NH 106
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Parade Road
4
Enter roundabout onto US 3
207 ft
·
11 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
5
Continue on US 3
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn slight right
138 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NH 25 East
7
Turn right onto NH 25
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Winnipesaukee Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on NH 25
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Whittier Street
9
Continue on NH 25
12 mi
·
22 min
·
Whittier Highway
10
Continue on NH 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 25
11
Continue on NH 25
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Whittier Road
12
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bear Camp Highway
13
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ossipee Mountain Highway
14
Turn left onto NH 113
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Whittier Road
15
Turn left onto NH 113
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamworth Road
16
Turn right onto NH 113
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 NH 16
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Chocorua Mtn Highway
19
Continue on NH 16
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
White Mountain Highway
20
Continue on NH 16; NH 113
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
NH 16; NH 113
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Laconia, NH · 43m 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
$7.31 one way
$14.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.69 | $17.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Afternoon in Conway on Thursday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
9 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 Whittier Highway, White Mountain Highway, Parade Road. 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 $7.31 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 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laconia, NH to Conway, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 463 ft to 846 ft elevation with about 844 ft of total climbing.
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