How far is Plymouth, NH from Laconia, NH?

The driving distance from Plymouth, NH to Laconia, NH is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.18 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.22 mi
30.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.22 mi
Kilometers
30.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.18 mi
Kilometers
40.52 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laconia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Laconia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
New Hampton
NH

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

From Plymouth
12.6 mi
00h 17m
To Laconia
12.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1087 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holderness Road

    10 m · 3 sec · Holderness Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Holderness Road

    118 m · 21 sec · Holderness Road

  4. 4

    Continue on NH Route 175A

    1964 ft · 54 sec · NH Route 175A

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

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

    1616 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

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

    24 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Highway 104

    4.9 mi · 8 min · New Hampshire Highway 104

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    129 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Meredith Center Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Meredith Center Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Meredith Center Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Meredith Center Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto New Salem Street

    628 ft · 24 sec · New Salem Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    664 ft · 18 sec · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
10.2 mi · 41%
Meredith Center Road
5.83 mi · 23%
New Hampshire Highway 104
4.98 mi · 20%
North Main Street
2.6 mi · 10%
NH Route 175A
0.37 mi · 1%
NH 104
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
00h 17m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Plymouth and 12.6 miles from Laconia.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 19.22 mi (30.93 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in New Hampshire

Population6,916
Coordinates43.7570200, -71.6881300
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Laconia

#2 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Street (-71.688092, 43.75709)
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.02
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.51 $7.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.97 $7.93
Premium $4.86 $4.32 $8.65
Diesel $6.00 $5.34 $10.67

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 Plymouth and Laconia. The current time is 00:49:35.

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.