Origin
Nottingham, NH
Morning in Nottingham on Saturday
Local time
8:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nottingham, NH to Laconia, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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.
Nottingham, NH
Mike Bird
Laconia, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nottingham, NH to Laconia, NH covers 38.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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 $6.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 38.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near US 4 / First New Hampshire Turnpike.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (US 4 / First New Hampshire Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (NH 107 / Barnstead Road): 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.
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 4 / First New Hampshire Turnpike
Turn left onto US 4 / First New Hampshire Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
11.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
NH 107 / Barnstead Road
Turn right onto NH 107 / Barnstead Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
38.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
NH 106 / Veterans Square
Turn left onto NH 106 / Veterans Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
38.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Province Road | 15.3 mi | 26m |
| Catamount Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| State Route 152 | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Stage Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Barnstead Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Laconia Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Province Road
— 15.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nottingham, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on NH 152
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Stage Road
2
Continue on NH 152
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 152
3
Continue on NH 152
353 ft
·
15 sec
·
Nottingham Road
4
Turn left onto US 4
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto High Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
7
Continue on NH 107
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Catamount Road
8
Continue on NH 107
423 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tilton Hill Road
9
Turn right onto NH 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Barnstead Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto NH 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Laconia Road
11
Continue on NH 107
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pittsfield Road
12
Continue on NH 107
15 mi
·
26 min
·
Province Road
13
Continue on NH 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on NH 106
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn left onto NH 106
472 ft
·
19 sec
·
Veterans Square
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pleasant Street
17
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Nottingham, NH · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Nottingham, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$6.26 one way
$12.52 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(5.9 mi)
$0.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Laconia on Saturday
Local time
8:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
10 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 12m 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 Nottingham, NH to Laconia, NH covers 38.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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 19.5 miles from Nottingham, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.26 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 is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (US 4 / First New Hampshire Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (NH 107 / Barnstead Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Nottingham, NH to Laconia, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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