Origin
Weare, NH
Afternoon in Weare on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weare, NH to Laconia, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weare, NH
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Laconia, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Weare, NH to Laconia, NH covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Concord Stage Road, Clinton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.5 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 41.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in near US 3; US 202; NH 9 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 14.5 miles (US 3; US 202; NH 9 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (NH 9 / Loudon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 3; US 202; NH 9 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 3; US 202; NH 9 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
NH 9 / Loudon Road
Turn right onto NH 9 / Loudon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
15 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 North
6
33.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Ti...
6
33.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Weare, NH to Laconia, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
Tilton
33.5 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 17.5 mi | 19m |
| Concord Stage Road | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Clinton Street | 5.7 mi | 11m |
| Laconia Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Center Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| NH 11A | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 17.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weare, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on Flanders Memorial Road
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
Flanders Memorial Road
2
Turn left onto NH 114; NH 77
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Stark Highway
3
Turn right onto Center Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto NH 77
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Concord Stage Road
5
Continue on NH 13
5.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto NH 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 3; US 202; NH 9
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NH 9
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Loudon Road
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 93 North
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 93
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on I 93
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
15
Keep slight left at fork
190 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Laconia Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 3; NH 11
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
18
Continue on NH 11A; US 3 Business
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
NH 11A; US 3 Business
19
Turn left onto Fair Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fair Street
20
Continue on New Salem Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
New Salem Street
21
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pleasant Street
22
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Weare, NH · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Weare, 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
$6.71 one way
$13.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, NH
21 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
9 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 5m 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 Weare, NH to Laconia, NH covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Concord Stage Road, Clinton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 miles from Weare, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.71 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles (US 3; US 202; NH 9 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (NH 9 / Loudon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Weare, NH to Laconia, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
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