How far is Bow, NH from Laconia, NH?
The driving distance from Bow, NH to Laconia, NH is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bow and Laconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bow and Laconia.
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Start on White Rock Hill Road
51 m · 11 sec · White Rock Hill Road
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Turn sharp right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
68 m · 14 sec · Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
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Turn left onto Bow Center Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bow Center Road
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Continue on Logging Hill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Logging Hill Road
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Take the ramp left
829 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2220 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Route 3-A
1701 ft · 41 sec · Route 3-A
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Continue on South Main Street
128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
2524 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
1778 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Laconia Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Laconia Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Fair Street
836 ft · 23 sec · Fair Street
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Continue on New Salem Street
2196 ft · 1 min · New Salem Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
664 ft · 18 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bow and Laconia.
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.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bow and Partly Sunny near Laconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bow to Laconia?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Bow and 16.8 miles from Laconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bow and Partly Sunny near Laconia.
Stop Ideas Near Boscawen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boscawen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bow and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 27.63 mi (44.47 km).
#1 Bow
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 8,063 |
| Coordinates | 43.1320300, -71.5492400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laconia
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 16,646 |
| Coordinates | 43.5278500, -71.4703500 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.68 | $11.37 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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