How far is Littleton, NH from Laconia, NH?

The driving distance from Littleton, NH to Laconia, NH is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
68.28 mi
01h 12m
Flight
55.81 mi
89.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.81 mi
Kilometers
89.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.28 mi
Kilometers
109.88 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laconia
Sat, May 2, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Littleton
Sun, May 3, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littleton
2026-05-02T22:15
Arrive Laconia
Sat, May 2, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Littleton
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
Thornton
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Littleton
33.9 mi
00h 36m
To Laconia
34.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
38°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 2 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    14 m · 8 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cottage Street

    2815 ft · 50 sec · Cottage Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bethlehem Road

    2979 ft · 50 sec · Bethlehem Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    825 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    35.3 mi · 38 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1616 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 132 North, NH 104 East: Meredith

    24 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Highway 104

    4.9 mi · 8 min · New Hampshire Highway 104

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    129 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Meredith Center Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Meredith Center Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Meredith Center Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Meredith Center Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto New Salem Street

    628 ft · 22 sec · New Salem Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    664 ft · 18 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
44.1 mi · 65%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.61 mi · 11%
Meredith Center Road
5.83 mi · 9%
New Hampshire Highway 104
4.98 mi · 7%
North Main Street
2.6 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

35.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornton
00h 36m from Littleton
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Littleton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Laconia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Littleton and 34.4 miles from Laconia.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Littleton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Laconia.

Stop Ideas Near Thornton

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

16 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

31 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Littleton and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 55.81 mi (89.81 km).

Littleton

#1 Littleton

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population5,902
Coordinates44.3061700, -71.7700900
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Laconia

#2 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-71.77008, 44.306101)
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.74 $21.48
Premium $4.86 $11.71 $23.42
Diesel $6.00 $14.45 $28.91

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Littleton and Laconia. The current time is 22:15:44.

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.