How far is Laconia, NH from Conway, NH?

The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Conway, NH is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
45.42 mi
01h 23m
Flight
35.75 mi
57.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.75 mi
Kilometers
57.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.42 mi
Kilometers
73.1 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 16, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Laconia
Thu, Apr 16, 6:48 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 Conway
Thu, Apr 16, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Sandwich
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Laconia
22.7 mi
00h 41m
To Conway
22.7 mi
00h 41m

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
63°F
Thursday

Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Parade Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Parade Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Daniel Webster Highway

    63 m · 12 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto NH 25 East

    42 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street

    733 ft · 12 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 25

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25

  11. 11

    Continue on Whittier Road

    1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bear Camp Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ossipee Mountain Highway

    1126 ft · 23 sec · Ossipee Mountain Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Whittier Road

    2037 ft · 55 sec · Whittier Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tamworth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chocorua Road

    2346 ft · 1 min · Chocorua Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Page Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Page Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chocorua Mtn Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · White Mountain Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 27%
White Mountain Highway
7.1 mi · 16%
Parade Road
5.56 mi · 12%
Main Street
4.01 mi · 9%
Chocorua Mtn Highway
3.34 mi · 7%
Whittier Street
3.06 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Whittier Highway

Continue on Whittier Highway

12.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandwich
00h 41m from Laconia
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Laconia and Light Rain near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Sandwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Laconia and 22.7 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sandwich

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

26 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

31 mi away
392 West Main St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

35 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Conway. Straight-line distance: 35.75 mi (57.53 km).

Laconia

#1 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Conway

Town in New Hampshire

Population10,340
Coordinates43.9792400, -71.1203500
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Laconia (-71.47035, 43.52785)
End: Conway (-71.12035, 43.97924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $6.31
Round trip
$12.62
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.31 $12.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.86 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $6.00 $9.60 $19.19

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 Conway. The current time is 04:01:54.

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.