Origin
City of Manchester, NH
Late night in City of Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Manchester, 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
1h 2m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Manchester, NH
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Laconia, NH
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Trip Overview
This 45.1-mile drive from the City of Manchester, NH, to Laconia, NH, is easily manageable as a one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, and Laconia Road. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, this journey offers a mixed driving experience. Since both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of New Hampshire, you won't be crossing any major geographical or state lines, making for a straightforward regional exploration. This route is well-suited for a spontaneous outing or a planned day of local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Laconia Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| I 93 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Maple Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Hooksett Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| NH 11A | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 18 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
9 sec
·
Summer Street
3
Turn right onto Belmont Street
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
Belmont Street
4
Turn left onto Auburn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Street
5
Turn right onto NH 28
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 3; NH 28
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hooksett Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 9
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
8
Merge onto I 93
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
14
Keep slight left at fork
190 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Laconia Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 3; NH 11
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
17
Continue on NH 11A; US 3 Business
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
NH 11A; US 3 Business
18
Turn left onto Fair Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fair Street
19
Continue on New Salem Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
New Salem Street
20
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pleasant Street
21
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from City of Manchester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Summer Street
Turn right onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Belmont Street
Turn right onto Belmont Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
36.8 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
37.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.26 one way
$14.52 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Northfield, NH
23 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
17 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 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this 45.1-mile route, with about 32% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18 miles on Styles Bridges Highway, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between more open highway sections and potentially more localized roads closer to your destination. This blend means you'll experience varying speeds and driving conditions, keeping the journey engaging without being overly demanding. It's a route that offers a taste of both efficient travel and more community-focused roadways.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Summer 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 45.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Manchester, NH and Laconia, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Tilton.
Plymouth
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
Tilton
36.8 mi in
|
~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.71 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Laconia, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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