Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conway, NH
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Laconia, NH
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If you are planning to travel from Conway to Laconia, expect a straightforward 45.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an economical way to traverse this portion of the Northeast. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it best suits your plans. It serves as a practical connection between these two New Hampshire hubs without the need for complex logistics.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier Highway | 12.2 mi | 22m |
| White Mountain Highway | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Parade Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Whittier Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Bear Camp Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Page Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Tamworth Road | 2 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, NH and Laconia, NH.
Start on NH 16; NH 113
Continue on NH 16; NH 113
Continue on NH 16
Turn right onto NH 113
Turn straight onto Page Hill Road
Turn straight onto NH 113
Turn left onto NH 113
Turn right onto NH 113
Turn right onto NH 25; NH 113
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
Continue on NH 25
Continue on NH 25
Continue on NH 25
Continue on NH 25
Continue on NH 25
Turn left onto US 3
Enter roundabout onto NH 106
Continue on NH 106
Continue on NH 106
Turn right onto New Salem Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Conway, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.7 and 45.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NH 113 / Silver Lake Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NH 113 / Tamworth Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto NH 106 / Parade Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.31 one way
$14.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.69 | $17.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 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 | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Light Rain
Destination
Morning in Laconia on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Chance Light Rain
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this journey is defined by a turn-heavy local drive profile. You will navigate via the White Mountain Highway, Chocorua Mountain Highway, and Silver Lake Road, none of which involve high-speed highway stretches. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local roads rather than long, straightaways. The road demands your full attention as the path winds through the landscape. Expect an engaging, hands-on experience behind the wheel that keeps you actively involved in the driving process from start to finish.
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 11.7 miles in near NH 113 / Silver Lake Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (NH 113 / Silver Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (NH 113 / Tamworth Road): Navigation decision point; at 35.7 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
870 ft
Total Descent
835 ft
Highest Point
846 ft
~13 mi in
Elevation Range
382 ft
Conway is a town in New Hampshire.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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