How far is Laconia, NH from New Boston, NH?

The driving distance from Laconia, NH to New Boston, NH is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
48.98 mi
01h 24m
Flight
39.74 mi
63.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.74 mi
Kilometers
63.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.98 mi
Kilometers
78.83 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Boston
Thu, Apr 16, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Laconia
Thu, Apr 16, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laconia
2026-04-16T02:22
Arrive New Boston
Thu, Apr 16, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Laconia
24.5 mi
00h 42m
To New Boston
24.5 mi
00h 42m

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
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 New Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laconia and New Boston.

  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

    1522 ft · 24 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9: State Offices

    1081 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Loudon Road

    880 ft · 19 sec · Loudon Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1617 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    978 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Street

    3102 ft · 1 min · South Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Clinton Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Stark Highway

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Stark Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gorham Pond Road

    4.3 mi · 10 min · Gorham Pond Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parker Station Road

    605 ft · 19 sec · Parker Station Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Mast Street

    1262 ft · 27 sec · North Mast Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Parker Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Parker Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Howe Bridge Road

    123 m · 20 sec · Howe Bridge Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto River Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · River Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Mont Vernon Road

    61 m · 6 sec · Mont Vernon Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Old Coach Road

    67 m · 8 sec · Old Coach Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Coach Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 31%
Clinton Street
5.71 mi · 12%
Laconia Road
4.96 mi · 10%
Gorham Pond Road
4.33 mi · 9%
River Road
4.22 mi · 9%
Stark Highway
3.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
00h 42m from Laconia
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Laconia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laconia to New Boston?

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Laconia and 24.5 miles from New Boston.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Laconia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Boston.

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and New Boston. Straight-line distance: 39.74 mi (63.96 km).

Laconia

#1 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
New Boston

#2 New Boston

City in Texas, United States

Population5,941
Coordinates42.9761900, -71.6939600
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Laconia (-71.47035, 43.52785)
End: New Boston (-71.69396, 42.97619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.54 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.46 gal · 13.08 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.71 $15.42
Premium $4.86 $8.40 $16.81
Diesel $6.00 $10.37 $20.75

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 New Boston. The current time is 02:22:38.

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.