How far is Laconia, NH from Hanover, NH?
The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Hanover, NH is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laconia and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia and Hanover.
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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
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover
1063 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street
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Continue on Lebanon Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street
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Continue on Lebanon Street
2803 ft · 1 min · Lebanon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
569 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Wheelock Street
16 m · 2 sec · West Wheelock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wheelock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laconia and Hanover.
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.
Main Street
Take the exit slight right
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
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 Sunny leaving Laconia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laconia to Hanover?
The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Laconia and 31.8 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.84 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laconia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near New London
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 New London.
Claremont
Windsor station
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 42.71 mi (68.74 km).
#1 Laconia
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 16,646 |
| Coordinates | 43.5278500, -71.4703500 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hanover
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 11,555 |
| Coordinates | 43.7022900, -72.2895400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-72.28954, 43.70229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.98 | $19.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.43 | $26.87 |
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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