How far is Laconia, NH from Meredith, NH?
The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Meredith, NH is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laconia and Meredith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia and Meredith.
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Start on Pleasant Street
64 m · 6 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Parade Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Parade Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Daniel Webster Highway
63 m · 12 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
82 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laconia and Meredith.
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.
Parade Road
Continue on Parade Road
5.56 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Laconia and Partly Sunny near Meredith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laconia to Meredith?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Laconia and 4.9 miles from Meredith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laconia and Partly Sunny near Meredith.
Stop Ideas Near Gilford
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 Gilford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Meredith. Straight-line distance: 9.09 mi (14.63 km).
#1 Laconia
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 16,646 |
| Coordinates | 43.5278500, -71.4703500 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meredith
Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 6,476 |
| Coordinates | 43.6575700, -71.5003500 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meredith (-71.50035, 43.65757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
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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