How far is Jaffrey, NH from Laconia, NH?

The driving distance from Jaffrey, NH to Laconia, NH is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
78.58 mi
01h 37m
Flight
56.64 mi
91.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.64 mi
Kilometers
91.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.58 mi
Kilometers
126.47 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laconia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Jaffrey
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jaffrey
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Laconia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jaffrey
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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Jaffrey
39 mi
00h 48m
To Laconia
39.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
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 Jaffrey and Laconia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blake Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Blake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Grove Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    651 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Concord Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hancock Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Hancock Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Concord Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 202

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Concord Street

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Concord Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Antrim Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Antrim Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward NH 9

    14.9 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Route 3-A

    1701 ft · 41 sec · Route 3-A

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2524 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  23. 23

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

    1778 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Laconia Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Laconia Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Fair Street

    836 ft · 23 sec · Fair Street

  29. 29

    Continue on New Salem Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · New Salem Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    664 ft · 18 sec · Pleasant Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jaffrey and Laconia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 9
23.2 mi · 30%
Styles Bridges Highway
18 mi · 23%
Concord Street
7.03 mi · 9%
Laconia Road
4.71 mi · 6%
Concord Road
3.89 mi · 5%
Hancock Road
3.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 48m from Jaffrey
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jaffrey 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 Jaffrey to Laconia?

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Jaffrey and 39.6 miles from Laconia.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jaffrey and Partly Sunny near Laconia.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jaffrey and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 56.64 mi (91.16 km).

Jaffrey

#1 Jaffrey

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,287
Coordinates42.8139700, -72.0231400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Laconia

#2 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.023015, 42.813652)
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.35 $24.69
Premium $4.86 $13.46 $26.91
Diesel $6.00 $16.61 $33.22

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 Jaffrey and Laconia. The current time is 03:53:26.

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.