How far is Laconia, NH from Stratham, NH?
The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Stratham, NH is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laconia and Stratham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia and Stratham.
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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 · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Square
144 m · 13 sec · Veterans Square
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Continue on Beacon Street West
1249 ft · 36 sec · Beacon Street West
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
98 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Laconia Road
5 mi · 9 min · Laconia Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South
1971 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
1721 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
148 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Portsmouth Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stratham Traffic Circle
657 ft · 14 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue
151 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laconia and Stratham.
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.
NH 101 East
Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
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 Partly Sunny near Stratham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laconia to Stratham?
The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Laconia and 36.9 miles from Stratham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laconia and Partly Sunny near Stratham.
Stop Ideas Near Hooksett
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 Hooksett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Stratham. Straight-line distance: 44.68 mi (71.9 km).
#1 Laconia
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 16,646 |
| Coordinates | 43.5278500, -71.4703500 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stratham
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
| Population | 7,579 |
| Coordinates | 43.0239800, -70.9136700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stratham (-70.91367, 43.02398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
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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