How far is Laconia, NH from Seabrook, NH?

The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Seabrook, NH is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
70.43 mi
01h 45m
Flight
53.14 mi
85.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.14 mi
Kilometers
85.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.43 mi
Kilometers
113.34 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seabrook
Fri, May 1, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Laconia
Fri, May 1, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laconia
2026-05-01T19:54
Arrive Seabrook
Fri, May 1, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Rochester
NH

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Laconia
35.2 mi
00h 52m
To Seabrook
35.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
Seabrook Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Friday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    64 m · 6 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    564 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2026 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Union Avenue

    154 m · 17 sec · Union Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gilford Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Gilford Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cherry Valley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cherry Valley Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Cherry Valley Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Cherry Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Mountain Road

    755 ft · 16 sec · Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cherry Valley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cherry Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mount Major Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Mount Major Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Mt. Major Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    582 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Side Drive

    93 m · 10 sec · East Side Drive

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road

    2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 28

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    741 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    14.5 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    552 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South

    1625 ft · 25 sec · NH 16 On-Ramp South

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    21.7 mi · 28 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    5 mi · 6 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 107: Seabrook, Kingston

    1656 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2623 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    617 ft · 22 sec · Lafayette Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    99 m · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left

    76 m · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
21.7 mi · 31%
State Route 28
16.4 mi · 23%
Blue Star Turnpike
12.2 mi · 17%
Cherry Valley Road
7.66 mi · 11%
Mount Major Highway
4.35 mi · 6%
Gilford Avenue
3.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

21.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester
00h 52m from Laconia
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Laconia and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Laconia and 35.2 miles from Seabrook.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Laconia and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook.

Stop Ideas Near Rochester

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

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

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

19 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

30 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

30 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Seabrook. Straight-line distance: 53.14 mi (85.52 km).

Laconia

#1 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Seabrook

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population8,844
Coordinates42.8948100, -70.8711600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Laconia (-71.47035, 43.52785)
End: Seabrook (-70.87116, 42.89481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.65
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.82 $19.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.86 $12.10 $24.19
Diesel $6.00 $14.93 $29.87

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Laconia and Seabrook. The current time is 19:54:19.

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.