How far is Laconia, NH from Barrington, NH?

The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Barrington, NH is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
35.37 mi
01h 04m
Flight
29.94 mi
48.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.37 mi
Kilometers
56.92 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrington
Sat, Apr 18, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Laconia
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laconia
2026-04-18T04:57
Arrive Barrington
Sat, Apr 18, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Barnstead
NH

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

From Laconia
17.6 mi
00h 32m
To Barrington
17.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 11 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    2944 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    2571 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Province Road

    15.3 mi · 27 min · Province Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Province Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Province Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Barnstead Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Parker Mountain Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Parker Mountain Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Parker Mountain Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Parker Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Continue on NH 126

    1.3 km · 2 min · NH 126

  15. 15

    Continue on Parker Mountain Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Mountain Road

  16. 16

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

    1008 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    14 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    153 m · 11 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Province Road
16.2 mi · 46%
Parker Mountain Road
8.81 mi · 25%
South Barnstead Road
4.16 mi · 12%
Suncook Valley Road
2.22 mi · 6%
Church Street
1.22 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnstead
00h 32m from Laconia
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Laconia and Mostly Cloudy near Barrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Barnstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Laconia and 17.7 miles from Barrington.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Barnstead

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

26 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

36 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

37 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 29.94 mi (48.18 km).

Laconia

#1 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Barrington

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population9,231
Coordinates43.2228600, -71.0470100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Laconia (-71.47035, 43.52785)
End: Barrington (-71.04701, 43.22286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.86 $6.07 $12.15
Diesel $6.00 $7.50 $14.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Laconia and Barrington. The current time is 04:57:57.

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.