How far is Berlin, NH from Laconia, NH?

The driving distance from Berlin, NH to Laconia, NH is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
96.68 mi
01h 54m
Flight
66.53 mi
107.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.53 mi
Kilometers
107.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.68 mi
Kilometers
155.59 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laconia
Sat, May 2, 7:09 PM EDT
Return by in Berlin
Sat, May 2, 9:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berlin
2026-05-02T17:14
Arrive Laconia
Sat, May 2, 7:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berlin
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
Lincoln
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Berlin
48.3 mi
00h 57m
To Laconia
48.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Berlin and Laconia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1511 ft · 45 sec · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Glen Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Glen Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gorham Hill Road

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Gorham Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Presidential Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Owls Head Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Owls Head Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 115

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 3 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    35.3 mi · 38 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1616 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 132 North, NH 104 East: Meredith

    24 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Highway 104

    4.9 mi · 8 min · New Hampshire Highway 104

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    129 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Meredith Center Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Meredith Center Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Meredith Center Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Meredith Center Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto New Salem Street

    628 ft · 24 sec · New Salem Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    664 ft · 18 sec · Pleasant Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
35.3 mi · 37%
Daniel Webster Highway
16 mi · 17%
Gorham Hill Road
9.09 mi · 9%
Owls Head Highway
6.09 mi · 6%
Meredith Center Road
5.83 mi · 6%
New Hampshire Highway 104
4.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

35.3 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
00h 57m from Berlin
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Berlin 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 Berlin to Laconia?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Berlin and 48.4 miles from Laconia.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Laconia.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lincoln, 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 Lincoln.

BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

1 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

29 mi away
336 Cottage St.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

32 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

North Conway, NH

43 mi away
2760 White Mountain Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 66.53 mi (107.07 km).

Berlin

#1 Berlin

City in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA

Population9,813
Coordinates44.4686700, -71.1850800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Laconia

#2 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.185144, 44.468303)
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $13.45
Round trip
$26.90
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.45 $26.90
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.20 $30.40
Premium $4.86 $16.57 $33.13
Diesel $6.00 $20.45 $40.90

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 Berlin and Laconia. The current time is 17:14:10.

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.