How far is Laconia, NH from Wolfeboro, NH?

The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Wolfeboro, NH is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
28.41 mi
00h 50m
Flight
13.73 mi
22.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.73 mi
Kilometers
22.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.41 mi
Kilometers
45.72 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wolfeboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Laconia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laconia
2026-04-23T02:56
Arrive Wolfeboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Alton
NH

Town in New Hampshire (United States)

From Laconia
14.2 mi
00h 25m
To Wolfeboro
14.2 mi
00h 25m

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
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto State Route 28

    7.4 mi · 11 min · State Route 28

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cherry Valley Road
7.66 mi · 27%
State Route 28
7.35 mi · 26%
Mount Major Highway
4.35 mi · 15%
Gilford Avenue
3.29 mi · 12%
South Main Street
2.26 mi · 8%
Mt. Major Highway
2.14 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

State Route 28

Turn left onto State Route 28

7.35 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
00h 25m from Laconia
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Laconia and 14.2 miles from Wolfeboro.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

29 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

37 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

38 mi away
325 Route 104
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

39 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Wolfeboro. Straight-line distance: 13.73 mi (22.1 km).

Laconia

#1 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Wolfeboro

Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,450
Coordinates43.5839700, -71.2072900
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Laconia (-71.47035, 43.52785)
End: Wolfeboro (-71.20729, 43.58397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $3.95
Round trip
$7.89
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.95 $7.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.46 $8.91
Premium $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Diesel $6.00 $6.00 $11.99

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 Wolfeboro. The current time is 02:56:20.

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.