Origin
East Concord, NH
Morning in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, 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
36m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Laconia, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from East Concord to Laconia covers a modest 25.3 miles, making this a quick 36-minute journey through the Northeast. Because the trip is short, you can easily complete it in a single day, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy your destination. Budgeting about $4 for fuel will cover your transit across these New Hampshire locales. Since both towns are situated within the Northeast region, you will experience a familiar, consistent atmosphere throughout your time on the road. This drive serves as a straightforward connection rather than an endurance test, offering a practical solution for those moving between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| Laconia Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| NH 11A | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| New Salem Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fair Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 16.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 132
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mountain Road
3
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
4
Continue on West Portsmouth Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 93 North, US 4 West
6
Merge onto I 93; US 4
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 93; US 4
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
8
Keep slight left at fork
190 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Laconia Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 3; NH 11
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
11
Continue on NH 11A; US 3 Business
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
NH 11A; US 3 Business
12
Turn left onto Fair Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fair Street
13
Continue on New Salem Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
New Salem Street
14
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pleasant Street
15
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Portsmouth Street
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North, US 4 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North, US 4 West
6
17 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
17.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 3; NH 11; NH 132 / Laconia Road
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132 / Laconia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.15 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Laconia on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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
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
36m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 64% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-93, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of the drive at 16.2 miles. Beyond the interstate, your route transitions onto Laconia Road and the Daniel Webster Highway to reach your final destination. Expect a blend of fast-paced highway travel followed by more localized road conditions as you approach Laconia. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, secondary backroads.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Laconia Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Portsmouth Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to Laconia, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
Tilton
17 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on I 93. 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 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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