Origin
Alton, NH
Late night in Alton on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alton, NH to Laconia, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alton, NH
Barnabas Davoti
Laconia, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in the Northeast, the 19.9-mile journey from Alton to Laconia is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive for any schedule. The route relies entirely on local roads like Cherry Valley Road, Mount Major Highway, and Gilford Avenue rather than interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate between these two New Hampshire towns. Since the entire trip takes less than an hour, you do not need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the drive. It is a straightforward, practical connection that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Valley Road | 7.7 mi | 14m |
| Mount Major Highway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Gilford Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Mt. Major Highway | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mountain Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cherry Valley Road
— 7.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on this road
336 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NH 11; NH 28A
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NH 11
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mt. Major Highway
4
Continue on NH 11
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Mount Major Highway
5
Turn left onto NH 11A
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Valley Road
6
Continue on NH 11A
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mountain Road
7
Continue on NH 11A
6.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Cherry Valley Road
8
Continue on NH 11A
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Gilford Avenue
9
Turn left onto NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business
504 ft
·
16 sec
·
Union Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
11
Continue on NH 106
472 ft
·
19 sec
·
Veterans Square
12
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pleasant Street
13
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street
Turn left onto NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NH 11A / Cherry Valley Road
Turn left onto NH 11A / Cherry Valley Road
Navigation decision point
3
19.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business / Union Avenue
Turn left onto NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business / Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
19.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Laconia on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
1% chance
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
37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 19.9-mile transit. Because this route features zero highway miles, you will navigate local thoroughfares exclusively, which creates a much more intimate experience than a high-speed interstate commute. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on Cherry Valley Road, which spans 7.7 miles. The road profile is characterized by frequent turns, so stay alert as you transition between the various local segments. This drive is best suited for those who prefer navigating community roads over the monotony of major highways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Cherry Valley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.1 miles in near NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street.
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 37m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (NH 11A / Cherry Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business / Union Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,112 ft
498 ft
Total Climb
683 ft
Total Descent
727 ft
Highest Point
1,112 ft
~11.4 mi in
Elevation Range
614 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Cherry Valley Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (NH 11A / Cherry Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business / Union Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laconia, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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