How far is Laconia, NH from Berlin, NH?

The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Berlin, NH is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.34 mi
02h 21m
Flight
66.53 mi
107.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.53 mi
Kilometers
107.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.34 mi
Kilometers
155.05 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berlin
Thu, Apr 16, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Laconia
Thu, Apr 16, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laconia
2026-04-16T04:01
Arrive Berlin
Thu, Apr 16, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Lincoln
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Laconia
48.2 mi
01h 10m
To Berlin
48.2 mi
01h 10m

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
56°F
Thursday

Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    64 m · 6 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Meredith Center Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Meredith Center Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Meredith Center Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Meredith Center Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    608 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Ashland, Plymouth

    1447 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    35.1 mi · 38 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Route 115

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115

  13. 13

    Continue on Owls Head Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Owls Head Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Presidential Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Gorham Hill Road

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Gorham Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Glen Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Glen Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Green Street

    103 m · 16 sec · Green Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right

    11 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
35.1 mi · 36%
US 3 North
10.4 mi · 11%
Gorham Hill Road
9.09 mi · 9%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 8%
Main Street
6.46 mi · 7%
Owls Head Highway
6.08 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

35.1 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
01h 10m from Laconia
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Laconia and Light Rain near Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Laconia and 48.2 miles from Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.41 one way or $26.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

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

BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

1 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

29 mi away
336 Cottage St.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

32 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

North Conway, NH

43 mi away
2760 White Mountain Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Berlin. Straight-line distance: 66.53 mi (107.07 km).

Laconia

#1 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Berlin

City in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA

Population9,813
Coordinates44.4686700, -71.1850800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Laconia (-71.47035, 43.52785)
End: Berlin (-71.18508, 44.46867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.87 L · about $13.41
Round trip
$26.83
6.8 gal · 25.74 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.41 $26.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.15 $30.31
Premium $4.86 $16.52 $33.03
Diesel $6.00 $20.39 $40.78

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 Berlin. The current time is 04:01:25.

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.