Origin
Laconia, NH
Late night in Laconia on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Laconia, NH to Rye, 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 40m
Distance
61.6 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
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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Rye, NH
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Trip Overview
This 61.6-mile drive from Laconia, NH to Rye, NH is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region of New Hampshire. The journey primarily utilizes the Spaulding Turnpike and NH 11, offering a straightforward transit between these two points. Given its relatively short distance and duration, you can comfortably start your day in Laconia and arrive in Rye with plenty of time for exploration or relaxation. This route is a practical choice for a quick getaway or a segment of a larger New Hampshire adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.8 miles from Laconia, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Turnpike | 20 mi | 26m |
| NH 11 | 14.6 mi | 22m |
| Cherry Valley Road | 7.7 mi | 14m |
| Mount Major Highway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| US 1 Bypass | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Gilford Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Mt. Major Highway | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| State Route 28 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Spaulding Turnpike
— 20 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia, NH and Rye, NH.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
208 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn slight left onto NH 106
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn slight left onto NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business
504 ft
·
16 sec
·
Union Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto NH 11A
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Gilford Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on NH 11A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Valley Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11A
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Cherry Valley Road
8
Continue on NH 11A
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mountain Road
9
Continue on NH 11A
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Valley Road
10
Turn right onto NH 11
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Mount Major Highway
11
Continue on NH 11
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mt. Major Highway
12
Continue on NH 11
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto NH 28A
305 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Side Drive
14
Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Hill Road
15
Turn right onto NH 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 28
16
Enter roundabout onto NH 11
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
NH 11
17
Continue on NH 11
14 mi
·
22 min
·
NH 11
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 15
19
Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
NH 16 On-Ramp South
Exit 15
20
Merge onto NH 16; US 202
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
21
Take the exit onto US 4; NH 16
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 4; NH 16
Toward I 95 North
Use the slight left lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto US 1 Bypass
355 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 1 Bypass
Toward US 1 Bypass South
23
Continue on US 1 Bypass
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 1 Bypass
Toward US 1 Bypass South
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Lang Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lang Road
25
Continue on Lang Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lang Road
26
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Road
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Washington Road
27
Arrive at destination
Washington Road
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 40-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, though an early start will maximize your time in Rye. There are no designated stops mentioned, so plan to fuel up before departing Laconia, especially since the estimated fuel cost is just $10. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 20 miles on the Spaulding Turnpike, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that segment. This trip is short enough that you won't need to split it, allowing for a relaxed pace and the freedom to make spontaneous stops along the way if you choose.
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 30.8 miles from Laconia, NH, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20 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 14 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.8 miles or 52m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rye, 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 61.6 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Laconia, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Spaulding Turnpike for about 20 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 56.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business / Union Avenue
Turn slight left onto NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business / Union Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 11A / Gilford Avenue
Turn right onto NH 11A / Gilford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
US 4; NH 16
Take the exit onto US 4; NH 16 toward I 95 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 North
5
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
US 1 Bypass
Enter roundabout onto US 1 Bypass toward US 1 Bypass South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 1 Bypass South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.92 one way
$19.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.40
Spaulding Turnpike
(20 mi)
$1.40
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
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 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 | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Rye, NH
Late night in Rye on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Farmington, NH
31 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
1 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
1h 40m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 67% of this journey, primarily on the Spaulding Turnpike and NH 11. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 20 miles on the Spaulding Turnpike, which allows for steady progress. While not an entirely interstate experience, the road character leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. The inclusion of Cherry Valley Road suggests a transition to more local roads as you near your destination, potentially offering a change of pace from the main thoroughfares.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on Spaulding Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Spaulding Turnpike and NH 11. 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 Church Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business / Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (NH 11A / Gilford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,131 ft
31 ft
Total Climb
710 ft
Total Descent
1,134 ft
Highest Point
1,131 ft
~8.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,101 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 61.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20 miles on Spaulding Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.40 in tolls one way, starting with Spaulding 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 Rye, 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 (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business / Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (NH 11A / Gilford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rye, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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