Trip from Rye, NH to Laconia, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

61.7 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 56m

10 AM

1h 46m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 47m

5 PM

1h 55m

8 PM

1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rye, NH to Laconia, NH covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Spaulding Turnpike, Cherry Valley Road, Henry Wilson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on Spaulding Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.93 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

30.8 miles from Rye, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Rye, NH to Laconia, NH covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Spaulding Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 20 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near US 1 / Lafayette Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.4 miles (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (NH 16): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles (NH 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 1 / Lafayette Road

Turn right onto US 1 / Lafayette Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

5.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | NH 16

Enter roundabout onto NH 16 toward NH 16 North: Concord, Rochester

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NH 16 North: Concord, Rochester

5.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | NH 16

Keep slight left at fork onto NH 16 toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North, US 4 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North, U...

26.1 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 15 Toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton

61.6 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Rye, NH and Laconia, NH, road signs point toward Rochester, Spaulding Turnpike North and Alton.

Rochester

5.1 mi in | ~11m | via NH 16

Spaulding Turnpike North

5.8 mi in | ~13m | via NH 16

Alton

26.1 mi in | ~39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Spaulding Turnpike	20 mi	26m
Cherry Valley Road	7.7 mi	14m
Henry Wilson Highway	6.2 mi	8m
NH Route 11	6.1 mi	9m
Mount Major Highway	4.4 mi	6m
Lafayette Road	3.5 mi	7m
Gilford Avenue	3.3 mi	5m
Farmington Road	2.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Spaulding Turnpike — 20 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rye, NH and Laconia, NH.

Start on Washington Road

19 ft · 5 sec · Washington Road

Turn left onto Lang Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Lang Road

Continue on Lang Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Lang Road

Turn right onto US 1

3.5 mi · 7 min · Lafayette Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 1 Bypass

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 1 Bypass

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto NH 16

366 ft · 10 sec · NH 16

Toward NH 16 North: Concord, Rochester

Continue on NH 16

0.4 mi · 50 sec · NH 16

Toward NH 16 North: Concord, Rochester

Take the exit onto NH 16

0.2 mi · 14 sec · NH 16

Keep slight left at fork onto NH 16

0.3 mi · 21 sec · NH 16

Toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North, US 4 West Use the straight lane.

Merge onto US 4; NH 16

20 mi · 26 min · Spaulding Turnpike

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 15 Toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton

Turn left onto NH 11

2.3 mi · 4 min · Farmington Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NH 11

6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11

Continue on NH 11

6.2 mi · 8 min · Henry Wilson Highway

Enter roundabout onto NH 28

0.1 mi · 17 sec · NH 28

Continue on NH 28

1.7 mi · 2 min · NH 28

Turn left onto Bay Hill Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bay Hill Road

Turn slight left onto NH 28A

177 ft · 5 sec · East Side Drive

Turn right onto NH 11

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Main Street

Continue on NH 11

2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway

Continue on NH 11

4.4 mi · 6 min · Mount Major Highway

Turn left onto NH 11A

1.2 mi · 2 min · Cherry Valley Road

Continue on NH 11A

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Mountain Road

Continue on NH 11A

6.4 mi · 12 min · Cherry Valley Road

Continue on NH 11A

3.3 mi · 5 min · Gilford Avenue

Turn left onto NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business

504 ft · 16 sec · Union Avenue

Turn slight right onto Church Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Church Street

Continue on NH 106

472 ft · 19 sec · Veterans Square

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Pleasant Street

Arrive at destination

Pleasant Street

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 30.8 miles from Rye, NH, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20 miles.

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 14 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.8 miles or 48m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laconia, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Rye, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rye, NH

This is one driving day of about 61.7 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Rye, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Spaulding Turnpike for about 20 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.8 mi from Rye, NH · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington, NH

31 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

Dover, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farmington, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Rye, 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

$9.93 one way

$19.87 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$10.93	$21.86
premium	$4.86	$11.82	$23.63
diesel	$5.61	$13.62	$27.25

Estimated Tolls: $1.40

Spaulding Turnpike (20 mi) $1.40

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.5	$6.48	$2.96
Efficient EV	15.4	$5.40	$2.47
EV Truck/SUV	24.7	$8.64	$3.95

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Dec 19, 2023

Origin

Rye, NH

Afternoon in Rye on Thursday

Local time

2:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laconia, NH

Afternoon in Laconia on Thursday

Local time

2:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Farmington, NH

31 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

1 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 40m 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 Rye, NH to Laconia, NH covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Spaulding Turnpike, Cherry Valley Road, Henry Wilson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.8 miles from Rye, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.93 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.

Between Rye, NH and Laconia, NH, road signs point toward Rochester, Spaulding Turnpike North and Alton.

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Trip from Rye, NH to Laconia, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Laconia, NH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rye, NH

Laconia, NH

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 40m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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