Origin
Laconia, NH
Afternoon in Laconia on Thursday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laconia, NH to Durham, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Durham, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laconia, NH to Durham, NH covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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 turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on Province Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 45 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Province Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 106 / Veterans Square.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 miles you will encounter 11 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
5
40.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 4 / Concord Road
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / Concord Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Province Road | 15.3 mi | 26m |
| Catamount Road | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Concord Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 7m |
| Old Concord Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 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 Durham, 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
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
16
Continue on US 4
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
18
Continue on US 4
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Concord Road
19
Enter roundabout onto US 4
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Road
20
Continue on US 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Road
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NH 155A: Durham
22
Turn right onto NH 155A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
24
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto Mill Road
201 ft
·
14 sec
·
Mill Road
26
Continue on Mill Road
107 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mill Road
27
Arrive at destination
Mill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Laconia, NH · 42m 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Laconia, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Durham, NH
The final approach into Durham, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.24 one way
$14.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.89
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(5.9 mi)
$0.41
Old Turnpike Road
(5.1 mi)
$0.35
Old Concord Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 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 | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
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
Durham, NH
Afternoon in Durham on Thursday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
5 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 21m 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 Durham, NH covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Province Road, Catamount Road, First New Hampshire Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $7.24 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 45 miles you will encounter 11 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 18.3 miles (NH 107 / Barnstead Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laconia, NH to Durham, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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