How far is Laconia, NH from Claremont, NH?
The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Claremont, NH is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laconia and Claremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia and Claremont.
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Start on Pleasant Street
64 m · 6 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
564 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Square
144 m · 13 sec · Veterans Square
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Continue on Beacon Street West
1249 ft · 36 sec · Beacon Street West
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
98 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Laconia Road
5 mi · 9 min · Laconia Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Central Street
2 mi · 6 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Webster Lake Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Webster Lake Road
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Continue on Franklin Highway
6.5 mi · 12 min · Franklin Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
1305 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
47 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Cross Street
915 ft · 43 sec · Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street
1358 ft · 39 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Elm Street
946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on John Stark Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
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Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Broad Street
576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Tremont Street
141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Terrace Street
123 m · 19 sec · West Terrace Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
880 ft · 38 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laconia and Claremont.
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.
NH 11 West
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10.5 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laconia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Claremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laconia to Claremont?
The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Wilmot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Laconia and 28.8 miles from Claremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Laconia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Claremont.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmot
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilmot.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 45.18 mi (72.71 km).
#1 Laconia
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 16,646 |
| Coordinates | 43.5278500, -71.4703500 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Claremont
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 12,944 |
| Coordinates | 43.3767400, -72.3467600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.09 | $16.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.29 | $24.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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