How far is Kingston, NH from Laconia, NH?

The driving distance from Kingston, NH to Laconia, NH is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
69.71 mi
01h 16m
Flight
45.94 mi
73.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.94 mi
Kilometers
73.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.71 mi
Kilometers
112.19 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laconia
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Tue, May 12, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-05-12T21:01
Arrive Laconia
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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
Hooksett
NH

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

From Kingston
34.7 mi
00h 38m
To Laconia
35 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    570 ft · 19 sec · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Marshall Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Marshall Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Road

    50 m · 9 sec · Marshall Road

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  15. 15

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

    1778 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Laconia Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Laconia Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fair Street

    836 ft · 23 sec · Fair Street

  21. 21

    Continue on New Salem Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · New Salem Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    664 ft · 18 sec · Pleasant Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Road
24.2 mi · 35%
Styles Bridges Highway
18 mi · 26%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 15%
I 93 North
6.86 mi · 10%
Laconia Road
4.71 mi · 7%
Daniel Webster Highway
2.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Road

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 38m from Kingston
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Laconia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingston to Laconia?

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Kingston and 35 miles from Laconia.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
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Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 45.94 mi (73.93 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population6,426
Coordinates42.9364800, -71.0533900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Laconia

#2 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.053467, 42.936493)
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.31 L · about $9.70
Round trip
$19.41
4.92 gal · 18.62 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.70 $19.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.96 $21.93
Premium $4.86 $11.95 $23.90
Diesel $6.00 $14.75 $29.51

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Laconia. The current time is 21:01:11.

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.