Origin
Laconia, NH
Afternoon in Laconia on Thursday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laconia, NH to New Boston, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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New Boston, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laconia, NH to New Boston, NH covers 49 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 $7.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 49 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 New Boston, NH is easy. At 1h 24m 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 New Boston, 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 New Boston, 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
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward NH 9: State Offices
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NH 9: State Offices
14
Turn right onto Loudon Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Loudon Road
15
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pleasant Street
17
Turn left onto South Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
18
Turn right onto Clinton Street
5.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Clinton Street
19
Turn left onto Stark Highway
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Stark Highway
20
Continue on State Route 13
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 13
21
Turn right onto Gorham Pond Road
4.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Gorham Pond Road
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Parker Station Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Parker Station Road
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Mast Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Mast Street
24
Turn left onto Parker Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Road
25
Turn left onto Howe Bridge Road
404 ft
·
20 sec
·
Howe Bridge Road
26
Turn right onto River Road
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
River Road
27
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road
417 ft
·
20 sec
·
Meetinghouse Hill Road
28
Turn left onto Mont Vernon Road
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mont Vernon Road
29
Turn right onto Old Coach Road
220 ft
·
8 sec
·
Old Coach Road
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.5 mi from Laconia, NH · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Laconia, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Boston, NH
The final approach into New Boston, 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
$7.89 one way
$15.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
New Boston, NH
Afternoon in New Boston on Thursday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Bow, NH
25 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
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 24m 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 New Boston, NH covers 49 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 24.5 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 $7.89 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 New Boston, NH is easy. At 1h 24m 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 New Boston, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laconia, NH to New Boston, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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