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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.7 mi
01h 35m
Flight
44.68 mi
71.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.68 mi
Kilometers
71.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.7 mi
Kilometers
118.61 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stratham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Laconia
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laconia
2026-04-23T05:06
Arrive Stratham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Hooksett
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Laconia
36.8 mi
00h 47m
To Stratham
36.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter

    1721 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    148 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stratham Traffic Circle

    657 ft · 14 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue

    151 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
27 mi · 37%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 21%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 15%
I 93 South
6.09 mi · 8%
Laconia Road
4.96 mi · 7%
Styles Bridges Highway
3.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 47m from Laconia
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Stratham. Straight-line distance: 44.68 mi (71.9 km).

Laconia

#1 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Stratham

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Population7,579
Coordinates43.0239800, -70.9136700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Laconia (-71.47035, 43.52785)
End: Stratham (-70.91367, 43.02398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laconia and Stratham. The current time is 05:06:38.

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.