How far is Laconia, NH from Weare, NH?
The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Weare, NH is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laconia and Weare.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laconia and Weare.
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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
1522 ft · 24 sec · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9: State Offices
1081 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Loudon Road
880 ft · 19 sec · Loudon Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1617 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
978 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto South Street
3102 ft · 1 min · South Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
5.7 mi · 11 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Concord Stage Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Concord Stage Road
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Stark Highway
3085 ft · 53 sec · North Stark Highway
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Turn right onto Flanders Memorial Road
37 m · 3 sec · Flanders Memorial Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flanders Memorial Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laconia and Weare.
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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Laconia and Sunny near Weare.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laconia to Weare?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Laconia and 21.1 miles from Weare.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Laconia and Sunny near Weare.
Stop Ideas Near Boscawen
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 Boscawen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Weare. Straight-line distance: 32.66 mi (52.56 km).
#1 Laconia
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 16,646 |
| Coordinates | 43.5278500, -71.4703500 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weare
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 9,100 |
| Coordinates | 43.0948000, -71.7306300 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weare (-71.73063, 43.0948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
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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