Origin
Wolfeboro, NH
Late night in Wolfeboro on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wolfeboro, 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
50m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wolfeboro, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Laconia, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.5-mile drive from Wolfeboro to Laconia, NH, will take you about 50 minutes to complete. It's an easy day trip, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily on Cherry Valley Road and State Route 28, with a small portion on the Mount Major Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, making it an economical option. The route offers a turn-heavy local feel, so be prepared for frequent adjustments as you make your way through the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Valley Road | 7.7 mi | 14m |
| State Route 28 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Mount Major Highway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Gilford Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Mt. Major Highway | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Bay Hill Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cherry Valley Road
— 7.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolfeboro, NH and Laconia, NH.
1
Start on NH 28
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on NH 28
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 28
3
Turn right onto Bay Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Hill Road
4
Turn slight left onto NH 28A
177 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Side Drive
5
Turn right onto NH 11
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on NH 11
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mt. Major Highway
7
Continue on NH 11
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Mount Major Highway
8
Turn left onto NH 11A
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Valley Road
9
Continue on NH 11A
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mountain Road
10
Continue on NH 11A
6.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Cherry Valley Road
11
Continue on NH 11A
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Gilford Avenue
12
Turn left onto NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business
504 ft
·
16 sec
·
Union Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
14
Continue on NH 106
472 ft
·
19 sec
·
Veterans Square
15
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pleasant Street
16
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 9.6 and 28.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Bay Hill Road
Turn right onto Bay Hill Road
Navigation decision point
3
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 11 / Main Street
Turn right onto NH 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
16.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NH 11A / Cherry Valley Road
Turn left onto NH 11A / Cherry Valley Road
Navigation decision point
3
27.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business / Union Avenue
Turn left onto NH 11A; NH 107; US 3 Business / Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
28.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Laconia on Sunday
Local time
12:21 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
11 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
50m 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 turn-heavy local drive with about 26% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on Cherry Valley Road. As you transition from Cherry Valley Road to State Route 28 and then Mount Major Highway, the character of the road will shift, offering a varied driving experience. This isn't a monotonous highway cruise; it's more of an engaged local road exploration.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Cherry Valley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near Bay Hill Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (Bay Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (NH 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (NH 11A / Cherry Valley Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,082 ft
498 ft
Total Climb
905 ft
Total Descent
970 ft
Highest Point
1,082 ft
~20.3 mi in
Elevation Range
584 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Cherry Valley Road. 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 9.6 miles (Bay Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (NH 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (NH 11A / Cherry Valley Road): Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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