Origin
New Boston, NH
Afternoon in New Boston on Thursday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Boston, NH to Laconia, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Boston, NH
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Laconia, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Boston, NH to Laconia, NH covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mont Vernon Road, Old Coach Road, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m 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 13m drive with frequent turns across 52.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mont Vernon Road 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 New Boston, NH to Laconia, NH is easy. At 1h 13m 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 New Boston, NH to Laconia, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mont Vernon Road | — | — |
| Old Coach Road | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| Howe Bridge Road | — | — |
| Parker Road | — | — |
| North Mast Street | — | — |
| Parker Station Road | — | — |
| Gorham Pond Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mont Vernon Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Boston, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on Old Coach Road
220 ft
·
11 sec
·
Old Coach Road
2
Turn left onto Mont Vernon Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mont Vernon Road
3
Turn slight right onto Old Coach Road
440 ft
·
15 sec
·
Old Coach Road
4
Turn left onto River Road
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
River Road
5
Turn left onto Howe Bridge Road
404 ft
·
18 sec
·
Howe Bridge Road
6
Turn right onto Parker Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Mast Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Mast Street
8
Turn left onto Parker Station Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Parker Station Road
9
Turn right onto Gorham Pond Road
4.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Gorham Pond Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 13
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 13
11
Continue on Stark Highway
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Stark Highway
12
Turn right onto Clinton Street
5.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Clinton Street
13
Turn left onto South Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
14
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Pleasant Street
15
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Turn right onto Loudon Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Loudon Road
17
Take the ramp left toward I 93 North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 93 North
18
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
19
Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
20
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
22
Keep slight left
190 ft
·
7 sec
23
Turn left onto Laconia Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Laconia Road
24
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
25
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
2 min
26
Turn left onto Fair Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fair Street
27
Continue on New Salem Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
New Salem Street
28
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pleasant Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from New Boston, NH · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 Laconia, NH
The final approach into Laconia, 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
$8.48 one way
$16.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Laconia, NH
Afternoon in Laconia on Thursday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Bow, NH
26 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 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 13m 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 New Boston, NH to Laconia, NH covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mont Vernon Road, Old Coach Road, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 miles from New Boston, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.48 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 New Boston, NH to Laconia, NH is easy. At 1h 13m 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 New Boston, NH to Laconia, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Boston, NH to Laconia, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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