How far is Laconia, NH from Atkinson, NH?

The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Atkinson, NH is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
69.07 mi
01h 36m
Flight
50.34 mi
81.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.34 mi
Kilometers
81.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.07 mi
Kilometers
111.16 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atkinson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Laconia
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laconia
2026-04-23T05:06
Arrive Atkinson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laconia
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 Laconia
34.5 mi
00h 48m
To Atkinson
34.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    64 m · 6 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    564 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Veterans Square

    144 m · 13 sec · Veterans Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Beacon Street West

    1249 ft · 36 sec · Beacon Street West

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    98 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Laconia Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Laconia Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Indian Rock Road

    1 km · 1 min · Indian Rock Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Range Road

    2145 ft · 56 sec · Range Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Salem Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 111

    4.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 111

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Stage Road

    1564 ft · 38 sec · Stage Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Leroy Avenue

    715 ft · 31 sec · Leroy Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leroy Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 22%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 16%
I 93 South
8.05 mi · 12%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.35 mi · 11%
Laconia Road
4.96 mi · 7%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow Bog
00h 48m from Laconia
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laconia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Atkinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 34.5 miles from Laconia and 34.5 miles from Atkinson.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Laconia and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 50.34 mi (81.02 km).

Laconia

#1 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Atkinson

#2 Atkinson

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population7,163
Coordinates42.8384200, -71.1470000
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Laconia (-71.47035, 43.52785)
End: Atkinson (-71.147, 42.83842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.63 $19.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.88 $21.75
Premium $4.86 $11.85 $23.71
Diesel $6.00 $14.63 $29.27

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 Laconia and Atkinson. The current time is 05:06:01.

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.