How far is Laconia, NH from Jaffrey, NH?

The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Jaffrey, NH is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
78.39 mi
01h 55m
Flight
56.64 mi
91.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.64 mi
Kilometers
91.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.39 mi
Kilometers
126.15 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jaffrey
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Laconia
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laconia
2026-04-23T06:51
Arrive Jaffrey
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Laconia
39.1 mi
00h 57m
To Jaffrey
39.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 12 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Laconia Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Laconia Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West: Peterborough

    18.9 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    651 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Blake Street

    56 m · 9 sec · Blake Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
33.5 mi · 43%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 20%
I 89 North
8.16 mi · 10%
Laconia Road
4.96 mi · 6%
Styles Bridges Highway
3.28 mi · 4%
Jaffrey Road
3.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 202 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West: Peterborough

18.9 mi · 00h 31m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 57m from Laconia
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laconia and Mostly Sunny near Jaffrey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Laconia and 39.2 miles from Jaffrey.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laconia and Mostly Sunny near Jaffrey.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Jaffrey. Straight-line distance: 56.64 mi (91.16 km).

Laconia

#1 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Jaffrey

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,287
Coordinates42.8139700, -72.0231400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Laconia (-71.47035, 43.52785)
End: Jaffrey (-72.02314, 42.81397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.35 $24.69
Premium $4.86 $13.46 $26.91
Diesel $6.00 $16.61 $33.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laconia and Jaffrey. The current time is 06:51:30.

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.