How far is Durham, NH from Laconia, NH?
The driving distance from Durham, NH to Laconia, NH is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Laconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Laconia.
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Start on Mill Road
44 m · 7 sec · Mill Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
80 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Madbury Road
139 m · 16 sec · Madbury Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Pettee Brook Lane
1255 ft · 43 sec · Pettee Brook Lane
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
37 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 4 West
1504 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
48 m · 5 sec · Concord Road
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
2575 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road
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Continue on Old Concord Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
5.9 mi · 10 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Turn right onto Main Street
3200 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
2331 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Catamount Road
6.8 mi · 13 min · Catamount Road
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Continue on Tilton Hill Road
129 m · 18 sec · Tilton Hill Road
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Turn right onto Barnstead Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Barnstead Road
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Turn left onto Laconia Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Laconia Road
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Continue on Pittsfield Road
2780 ft · 47 sec · Pittsfield Road
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Continue on Province Road
15.3 mi · 27 min · Province Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1477 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Square
144 m · 20 sec · Veterans Square
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
557 ft · 15 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 Durham 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.
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.
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 Durham 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 Durham to Laconia?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Durham and 24.7 miles from Laconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Durham and Mostly Sunny near Laconia.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield.
Concord, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 38.57 mi (62.08 km).
#1 Durham
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 16,441 |
| Coordinates | 43.1339700, -70.9264500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
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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