Origin
Laconia, NH
Afternoon in Laconia on Saturday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laconia, NH to Hampstead, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
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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Hampstead, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laconia, NH to Hampstead, NH covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.83 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.
Midpoint
33.6 miles from Laconia, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
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 Hampstead, 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
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
14
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 93 South: Salem, Boston
16
Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
17
Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
18
Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 111: Windham, North Salem
20
Turn left onto Indian Rock Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Rock Road
21
Continue on Range Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Range Road
22
Continue on Salem Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
23
Continue on State Route 111
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 111
24
Turn left onto West Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Road
25
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 33.6 miles from Laconia, NH, or about 46m into the drive.
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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.6 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampstead, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laconia, NH
This is one driving day of about 67.3 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Laconia, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.83 one way
$21.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Hampstead, NH
Afternoon in Hampstead on Saturday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, NH
34 mi in
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
18 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 33m 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?
67.3 mi in 1h 33m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Hampstead, NH is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Hampstead, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laconia, NH to Hampstead, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hampstead, 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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