How far is Chester, NH from Laconia, NH?
The driving distance from Chester, NH to Laconia, NH is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital of New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Laconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Laconia.
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Start on the route
100 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Chester Street
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Continue on Chester Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Hooksett Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
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Turn left
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
2480 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 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 Chester and Laconia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Light Rain leaving Chester and Light Rain then Rain Showers near Laconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Laconia?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Chester and 27.5 miles from Laconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.65 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Chester and Light Rain then Rain Showers near Laconia.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
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 Concord.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 40.89 mi (65.81 km).
#1 Chester
Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 5,278 |
| Coordinates | 42.9567500, -71.2572800 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.63 | $23.27 |
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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