How far is Laconia, NH from Belmont, NH?

The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Belmont, NH is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.61 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.71 mi
9.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.71 mi
Kilometers
9.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.61 mi
Kilometers
10.63 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Thu, Apr 16, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Laconia
Thu, Apr 16, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laconia
2026-04-16T04:02
Arrive Belmont
Thu, Apr 16, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laconia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gilford
NH

Town of the United States

From Laconia
3.3 mi
00h 06m
To Belmont
3.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 Belmont Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Belmont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 106

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 106

  9. 9

    Continue on Laconia Road

    778 ft · 13 sec · Laconia Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 106

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 106

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 140

    714 ft · 20 sec · State Route 140

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 140

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
181.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 106
4.26 mi · 64%
Belmont Road
0.97 mi · 15%
South Main Street
0.56 mi · 8%
Beacon Street West
0.24 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.17 mi · 3%
Laconia Road
0.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 106

Continue on State Route 106

2.88 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilford
00h 06m from Laconia
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Laconia and Rain Showers Likely near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Laconia and 3.3 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Laconia and Rain Showers Likely near Belmont.

Stop Ideas Near Gilford

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

17 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

20 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

33 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

39 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 5.71 mi (9.19 km).

Laconia

#1 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Belmont

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population7,314
Coordinates43.4453600, -71.4778500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Laconia (-71.47035, 43.52785)
End: Belmont (-71.47785, 43.44536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.88 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.81
0.46 gal · 1.76 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.91 $1.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.03 $2.05
Premium $4.86 $1.12 $2.23
Diesel $6.00 $1.38 $2.76

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Laconia and Belmont. The current time is 04:02:33.

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.