How far is Laconia, NH from Rye, NH?
The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Rye, NH is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laconia and Rye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia and Rye.
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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 · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2026 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn slight left onto Union Avenue
154 m · 17 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Gilford Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Gilford Avenue
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Continue on Cherry Valley Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Cherry Valley Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Cherry Valley Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Cherry Valley Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
755 ft · 16 sec · Mountain Road
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Continue on Cherry Valley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cherry Valley Road
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Turn right onto Mount Major Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Mount Major Highway
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Continue on Mt. Major Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway
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Continue on Main Street
582 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Side Drive
93 m · 10 sec · East Side Drive
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Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road
2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road
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Turn right onto State Route 28
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
741 ft · 21 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
552 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South
1625 ft · 25 sec · NH 16 On-Ramp South
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
20 mi · 26 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Portsmouth Traffic Circle
108 m · 10 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 1 Bypass South
3.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Lang Road
1095 ft · 37 sec · Lang Road
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Continue on Lang Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lang Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Road
6 m · 1 sec · Washington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laconia and Rye.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spaulding Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
20 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laconia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Rye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laconia to Rye?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Laconia and 30.8 miles from Rye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laconia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Rye.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Tilton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Rye. Straight-line distance: 50.01 mi (80.49 km).
#1 Laconia
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 16,646 |
| Coordinates | 43.5278500, -71.4703500 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rye
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,478 |
| Coordinates | 43.0134200, -70.7708900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rye (-70.77089, 43.01342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
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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