How far is Epping, NH from Laconia, NH?

The driving distance from Epping, NH to Laconia, NH is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
63.24 mi
01h 07m
Flight
39.55 mi
63.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.55 mi
Kilometers
63.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.24 mi
Kilometers
101.77 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laconia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Epping
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Epping
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Laconia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Epping
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
Bow Bog
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Epping
31.6 mi
00h 33m
To Laconia
31.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Epping and Laconia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    68 m · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    1010 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Calef Highway

    1150 ft · 24 sec · Calef Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton

    1778 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Laconia Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Laconia Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fair Street

    836 ft · 23 sec · Fair Street

  19. 19

    Continue on New Salem Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · New Salem Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    664 ft · 18 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Epping 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
19 mi · 30%
Styles Bridges Highway
18 mi · 28%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 16%
I 93 North
6.86 mi · 11%
Laconia Road
4.71 mi · 7%
Daniel Webster Highway
2.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow Bog
00h 33m from Epping
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Epping 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 Epping to Laconia?

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Bow Bog is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Epping and 31.6 miles from Laconia.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.80 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Epping and Partly Sunny near Laconia.

Stop Ideas Near Bow Bog

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

10 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

15 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

37 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Epping and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 39.55 mi (63.65 km).

Epping

#1 Epping

Town in the U.

Population7,070
Coordinates43.0334200, -71.0742300
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Laconia

#2 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-71.07409, 43.033186)
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $8.80
Round trip
$17.59
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.80 $17.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.94 $19.88
Premium $4.86 $10.83 $21.67
Diesel $6.00 $13.37 $26.75

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Epping and Laconia. The current time is 03:19:49.

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.