How far is Meredith, NH from Laconia, NH?
The driving distance from Meredith, NH to Laconia, NH is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meredith and Laconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meredith and Laconia.
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Start on the route
18 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left
31 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
82 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Parade Road
11 m · 2 sec · Parade Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Parade Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Parade Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto New Salem Street
628 ft · 24 sec · New Salem Street
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Turn left 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 Meredith and Laconia.
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.
Parade Road
Exit the roundabout onto Parade Road
5.56 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Meredith 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 Meredith to Laconia?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Meredith and 4.9 miles from Laconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Meredith and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Laconia.
Stop Ideas Near Gilford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meredith and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 9.09 mi (14.63 km).
#1 Meredith
Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 6,476 |
| Coordinates | 43.6575700, -71.5003500 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
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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