Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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New Boston, NH
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Laconia, NH to New Boston, NH is 49 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via Senator Styles Bridges Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Hampshire, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a route with frequent turns, characteristic of local roads rather than a major highway. It's a straightforward, short trip perfect for a single day, offering a simple transition between two points without extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Clinton Street | 5.7 mi | 11m |
| Laconia Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Gorham Pond Road | 4.3 mi | 10m |
| River Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Stark Highway | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia, NH and New Boston, NH.
Start on Pleasant Street
Turn slight left onto NH 106
Turn left onto NH 106
Continue on NH 106
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 106
Turn right onto NH 11A; US 3 Business
Continue on US 3; NH 11
Continue on US 3; NH 11
Take the exit
Merge onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit
Turn right onto NH 9
Turn left onto US 3; US 202
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9
Turn left onto NH 13
Turn right onto NH 13
Turn left onto NH 13
Continue on NH 13
Turn right onto Gorham Pond Road
At end of road, turn left onto Parker Station Road
At end of road, turn right onto NH 114
Turn left onto Parker Road
Turn left onto Howe Bridge Road
Turn right onto NH 13
Turn right onto NH 13
Turn left onto NH 13
Turn right onto Old Coach Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.5 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NH 106 / Veterans Square
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 106 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NH 9: State Offices
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto NH 13 / Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.89 one way
$15.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Laconia on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in New Boston on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
37°F
Bow, NH
25 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This route is defined by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll navigate a series of smaller roads. With only a 30% highway share, much of your journey will be on surface streets like Clinton Street and Laconia Road. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 15.4 miles on Senator Styles Bridges Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to a more winding path. The road's character shifts frequently, requiring your attention for navigation.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49 miles you will encounter 21 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 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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