Trip from Laconia, NH to Hampstead, 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 33m

Distance

67.3 mi

108 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 37m

3 PM

1h 39m

5 PM

1h 47m

8 PM

1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Laconia, NH

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Hampstead, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Laconia, NH to Hampstead, NH covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on Senator Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.6 miles from Laconia, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Senator Styles Bridges Highway	15.4 mi	17m
Everett Turnpike	10.9 mi	13m
I 93	7.7 mi	9m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway	7.4 mi	8m
Laconia Road	5 mi	8m
Alan B Shepard Highway	4.4 mi	5m
State Route 111	3.3 mi	5m
Styles Bridges Highway	3.3 mi	3m

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 Hampstead, NH.

Start on Pleasant Street

208 ft · 5 sec · Pleasant Street

Turn slight left onto NH 106

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto NH 106

472 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Square

Use the left lane.

Continue on NH 106

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Beacon Street West

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 106

323 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto NH 11A; US 3 Business

1.2 mi · 2 min · Court Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 3; NH 11

1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

Continue on US 3; NH 11

5.0 mi · 8 min · Laconia Road

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 93 South

Merge onto I 93

2.5 mi · 2 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

15 mi · 17 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 93

Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

4.4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

Continue on I 93

7.4 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 3 Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto NH 111

0.6 mi · 1 min · Indian Rock Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NH 111

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Range Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on NH 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on NH 111

3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 111

Turn left onto West Road

1.6 mi · 4 min · West Road

Arrive at destination

West Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 33.6 miles from Laconia, NH, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.6 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampstead, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Laconia, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Laconia, NH

This is one driving day of about 67.3 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Laconia, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Senator Styles Bridges Highway for about 15.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bow, NH

34 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

Salisbury, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bow, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.6 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manchester, New Hampshire

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 43.3

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Concord, New Hampshire

2.5 mi

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 43.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.8

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

The Bagg Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16039357053

Visit website

Copper Door

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Expensive mile 43.3

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+16034882677

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 52.9

Londonderry, New Hampshire

+18668167584

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 38.5

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.8

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 43.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 43.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 43.3

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Tarbin Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 14.4

Franklin, New Hampshire

+16039343518

Visit website

Hedgehog Park

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 62.5

Salem, New Hampshire

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+16038902000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 58.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.

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.

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

45.9 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.83 one way

$21.67 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$11.92	$23.84
premium	$4.86	$12.89	$25.78
diesel	$5.61	$14.86	$29.72

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Concord Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Concord, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Mall At Rockingham Park - Tesla Supercharger

Salem, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

10 DCFC

Dunkin' - Tesla Supercharger

Tilton, NH

Tesla

8 DCFC

South Willow Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Manchester, NH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Grappone Ford

Bow, NH

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 10 Tesla: 7 Blink Network: 4 Electrify America: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 EV Connect: 1 eVgo Network: 1 TURNONGREEN: 1 EPIC_CHARGING: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.2	$7.07	$3.23
Efficient EV	16.8	$5.89	$2.69
EV Truck/SUV	26.9	$9.42	$4.31

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Laconia, NH

Evening in Laconia on Sunday

Local time

7:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampstead, NH

Evening in Hampstead on Sunday

Local time

7:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

37°F

Bow, NH

34 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

22 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 33m 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?

67.3 mi in 1h 33m — 32% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Senator Styles Bridges Highway.

32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

25 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?

8/10

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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 38.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

Between Laconia, NH and Hampstead, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Salem.

Boston

38.2 mi in | ~51m | via I 93

Salem

58.7 mi in | ~1h 16m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

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 Hampstead, 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hampstead, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Laconia, NH to Hampstead, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Cotton Restaurant

Cotton Restaurant

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

The Bagg Lunch

Copper Door

The Country Loon Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Ford Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Hooksett Rest Area

Hooksett Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

Northfield Rest Area

Windham Weigh Station Northbound

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

SEE Science Center

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

Tarbin Gardens

Hedgehog Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Laconia, NH

Hampstead, NH

Same local time

22 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 33m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

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