How far is Charlestown, NH from Laconia, NH?
The driving distance from Charlestown, NH to Laconia, NH is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Laconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Laconia.
-
1
Start on Sullivan Street
28 m · 3 sec · Sullivan Street
-
2
Continue on Sullivan Street
44 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street
-
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
963 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
-
4
Continue on Claremont Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Claremont Road
-
5
Continue on Charlestown Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road
-
6
Continue on West Pleasant Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Pleasant Street
-
7
Turn right onto Glidden Street
631 ft · 29 sec · Glidden Street
-
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
158 m · 13 sec · Broad Street
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
867 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street
-
10
Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
-
11
Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11
-
12
Continue on John Stark Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
-
13
Continue on Elm Street
946 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
-
14
Continue on Maple Street
1358 ft · 41 sec · Maple Street
-
15
Turn left onto Cross Street
144 m · 21 sec · Cross Street
-
16
Turn right onto Canal Street
554 ft · 26 sec · Canal Street
-
17
Turn right onto Sunapee Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street
-
18
Turn straight onto State Route 11
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11
-
19
Continue on Route 11
2097 ft · 60 sec · Route 11
-
20
Continue on State Route 11
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 11
-
21
Take the exit slight right
3.4 mi · 4 min
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 East: New London
1318 ft · 42 sec
-
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto King Hill Road
1.5 km · 1 min · King Hill Road
-
24
Continue on State Route 11
2488 ft · 33 sec · State Route 11
-
25
Continue on Andover Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Andover Road
-
26
Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
-
27
Turn left onto Franklin Highway
6.5 mi · 12 min · Franklin Highway
-
28
Continue on Webster Lake Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Webster Lake Road
-
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
-
30
Turn left
63 m · 6 sec
-
31
Merge slight left onto Central Street
2 mi · 6 min · Central Street
-
32
Continue on West Main Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
-
33
Continue on Laconia Road
5 mi · 9 min · Laconia Road
-
34
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
-
35
Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
-
36
Turn left onto Fair Street
836 ft · 23 sec · Fair Street
-
37
Continue on New Salem Street
2196 ft · 1 min · New Salem Street
-
38
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
664 ft · 18 sec · Pleasant Street
-
39
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown 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.
Claremont Road
Continue on Claremont Road
7.44 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Charlestown 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 Charlestown to Laconia?
The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Charlestown and 34.5 miles from Laconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charlestown and Mostly Sunny near Laconia.
Stop Ideas Near New London
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 New London.
Claremont
Windsor station
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 51.92 mi (83.55 km).
#1 Charlestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,032 |
| Coordinates | 43.2386900, -72.4245300 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.