Laconia, NH Road Trips

Drivers starting from Laconia, NH have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 60 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Laconia, NH head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

86.7 mi

Swanzey, NH

Quickest Drive

1h 20m

Chester, NH

Plan Around Laconia, NH

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Laconia, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Swanzey, NH to Laconia, NH 86.7 mi · 2h 2m

Continue From Laconia, NH

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Laconia, NH to Epping, NH 64 mi · 1h 23m Laconia, NH to Rye, NH 61.6 mi · 1h 40m Laconia, NH to Sandown, NH 60.7 mi · 1h 32m Laconia, NH to Chester, NH 55.5 mi · 1h 20m

Trips from Laconia, NH

Laconia, NH to Epping, NH

64 mi 1h 23m

Laconia, NH to Rye, NH

61.6 mi 1h 40m

Laconia, NH to Sandown, NH

60.7 mi 1h 32m

Laconia, NH to Chester, NH

55.5 mi 1h 20m

Driving from Laconia, NH

On average, trips departing from Laconia, NH run 60 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 29m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 64 miles (1h 40m), while the shortest is just 56 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Laconia, NH most often head toward Epping, NH (64 mi, 1h 23m), Rye, NH (61.6 mi, 1h 40m), Sandown, NH (60.7 mi, 1h 32m), and Chester, NH (55.5 mi, 1h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 60-mile trip from Laconia, NH, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Laconia, NH and 1 routes heading into Laconia, NH, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 56 to 64 miles.

The longest mapped route from Laconia, NH covers 64 miles and takes approximately 1h 40m. Shorter options start at just 56 miles.

The average route from Laconia, NH runs about 60 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 60-mile trip from Laconia, NH costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Laconia, NH include Epping, NH, Rye, NH, Sandown, NH and Chester, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Laconia, NH by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

16,982

Median Income

$68,427

Median Home Value

$308,800

Median Age

44.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Laconia, NH at a Glance

Founded

1855

Elevation

502 ft

Area

26 mi²

Notable People from Laconia, NH

A sampling of people born in Laconia, NH.

Doris Haddock

1910–2010

American political activist (1910–2010)

Connie Converse

1924–1974

American musician

Thomas J. McIntyre

1915–1992

American politician (1915-1992)

Heidi Preuss

1961

American alpine skier

Joseph Oliva Huot

1917–1983

American politician (1917–1983)

Daniel E. Somes

1815–1888

American politician (1815-1888)