Origin
Laconia, NH
Late night in Laconia on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laconia, NH to Chester, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laconia, NH
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Chester, NH
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Trip Overview
Laconia, NH to Chester, NH is 55.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Senator Styles Bridges Highway and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically New Hampshire, offering a straightforward journey. It's a practical option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently between these two points without a significant time commitment. The drive is a mix, so expect some highway time and some more local road feel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| I 93 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Laconia Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Chester Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| NH 101 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Chester Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia, NH and Chester, NH.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
208 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn slight left onto NH 106
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto NH 106
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Square
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on NH 106
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Beacon Street West
5
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 106
323 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto NH 11A; US 3 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Court Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 3; NH 11
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
8
Continue on US 3; NH 11
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Laconia Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 93 South
10
Merge onto I 93
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
17
Merge onto NH 101
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 2
Toward Auburn, Chester
19
Turn right onto Hooksett Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hooksett Road
20
Continue on NH 121
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Chester Road
21
Continue on NH 121
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Street
22
Turn right
499 ft
·
36 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Laconia, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 106 / Veterans Square
Turn left onto NH 106 / Veterans Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 106 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 106 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
38.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
44 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.93 one way
$17.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Chester, NH
Late night in Chester on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Concord, NH
28 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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with 34% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, and I-93, contributing to the highway share. The longest uninterrupted drive on a single road is 15.4 miles along Senator Styles Bridges Highway. As you progress, the road will shift between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more varied, local road conditions, giving you a dynamic driving experience.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on Senator Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near NH 106 / Veterans Square.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (NH 106 / Veterans Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NH 106 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Laconia, NH and Chester, NH, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth and Auburn.
Boston
38.2 mi in
|
~51m
|
via I 93
Portsmouth
44 mi in
|
~58m
Auburn
47.3 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on Senator Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.76 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 Chester, 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: at 0.1 miles (NH 106 / Veterans Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NH 106 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chester, 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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