How far is Barrington, NH from Laconia, NH?

The driving distance from Barrington, NH to Laconia, NH is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.31 mi
00h 58m
Flight
29.94 mi
48.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.31 mi
Kilometers
60.05 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laconia
Sat, May 2, 5:53 PM EDT
Return by in Barrington
Sat, May 2, 6:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington
2026-05-02T16:54
Arrive Laconia
Sat, May 2, 5:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Barnstead
NH

City in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Barrington
17.6 mi
00h 29m
To Laconia
19.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barrington and Laconia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barrington and Laconia.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Pierce Highway

    153 m · 15 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    1008 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Parker Mountain Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Continue on NH 126

    1.3 km · 2 min · NH 126

  7. 7

    Continue on Parker Mountain Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Parker Mountain Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parker Mountain Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Parker Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Barnstead Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Province Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Province Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Province Road

    15.3 mi · 27 min · Province Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1477 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Veterans Square

    144 m · 20 sec · Veterans Square

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    557 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington and Laconia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Province Road
16.2 mi · 44%
Parker Mountain Road
8.82 mi · 24%
South Barnstead Road
4.16 mi · 11%
Suncook Valley Road
2.22 mi · 6%
Church Street
1.22 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Province Road

Continue on Province Road

15.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnstead
00h 29m from Barrington
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Laconia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barrington to Laconia?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Barnstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Barrington and 19.7 miles from Laconia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Laconia.

Stop Ideas Near Barnstead

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barnstead, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barnstead.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

26 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

36 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

37 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 29.94 mi (48.18 km).

Barrington

#1 Barrington

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population9,231
Coordinates43.2228600, -71.0470100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Laconia

#2 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Pierce Highway (-71.04701, 43.222857)
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrington and Laconia. The current time is 16:54:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.