How far is Nottingham, NH from Laconia, NH?

The driving distance from Nottingham, NH to Laconia, NH is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
39.01 mi
00h 58m
Flight
34.09 mi
54.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.09 mi
Kilometers
54.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.01 mi
Kilometers
62.78 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laconia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Nottingham
Sat, Apr 18, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nottingham
2026-04-18T03:30
Arrive Laconia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nottingham
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
Pittsfield
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Nottingham
19.4 mi
00h 29m
To Laconia
19.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stage Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Stage Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 152

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 152

  3. 3

    Continue on Nottingham Road

    108 m · 13 sec · Nottingham Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto First New Hampshire Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 10 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3200 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto High Street

    2331 ft · 1 min · High Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Catamount Road

    6.8 mi · 13 min · Catamount Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Tilton Hill Road

    129 m · 16 sec · Tilton Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Barnstead Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Barnstead Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Laconia Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Laconia Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2780 ft · 47 sec · Pittsfield Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Province Road

    15.3 mi · 27 min · Province Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1477 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Veterans Square

    144 m · 20 sec · Veterans Square

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    557 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Province Road
15.3 mi · 39%
Catamount Road
6.77 mi · 17%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
5.86 mi · 15%
State Route 152
3.23 mi · 8%
Stage Road
2.65 mi · 7%
South Main Street
1.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Province Road

Continue on Province Road

15.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
00h 29m from Nottingham
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Laconia?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Nottingham and 19.6 miles from Laconia.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

20 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

26 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

37 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

37 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nottingham and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 34.09 mi (54.87 km).

Nottingham

#1 Nottingham

Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population5,174
Coordinates43.1145300, -71.0997800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Laconia

#2 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Stage Road (-71.09955, 43.114729)
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Nottingham and Laconia. The current time is 03:30:35.

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.