How far is Lebanon, NH from Laconia, NH?
The driving distance from Lebanon, NH to Laconia, NH is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Laconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Laconia.
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Start on South Park Street
90 m · 13 sec · South Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Park Street
41 m · 4 sec · East Park Street
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Continue on East Park Street
608 ft · 18 sec · East Park Street
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Turn straight
66 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Park Street
19 m · 2 sec · West Park Street
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
90 m · 11 sec · Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Street
1953 ft · 55 sec · Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Street
1559 ft · 36 sec · Hanover Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 East: New London
1318 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto King Hill Road
1.5 km · 1 min · King Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 11
2488 ft · 33 sec · State Route 11
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Continue on Andover Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Andover Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Highway
6.5 mi · 12 min · Franklin Highway
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Continue on Webster Lake Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Webster Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
63 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Street
2 mi · 6 min · Central Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Laconia Road
5 mi · 9 min · Laconia Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Fair Street
836 ft · 23 sec · Fair Street
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Continue on New Salem Street
2196 ft · 1 min · New Salem Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
664 ft · 18 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon and Laconia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Lebanon and Mostly Cloudy near Laconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Laconia?
The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Wilmot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Lebanon and 26.5 miles from Laconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lebanon and Mostly Cloudy near Laconia.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmot
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 Wilmot.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 39.9 mi (64.21 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 13,808 |
| Coordinates | 43.6422900, -72.2517600 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laconia
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 16,646 |
| Coordinates | 43.5278500, -71.4703500 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
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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