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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Main Street
1087 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holderness Road
10 m · 3 sec · Holderness Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Holderness Road
118 m · 21 sec · Holderness Road
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Continue on NH Route 175A
1964 ft · 54 sec · NH Route 175A
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 South
1492 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
1616 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 132 North, NH 104 East: Meredith
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto New Hampshire Highway 104
4.9 mi · 8 min · New Hampshire Highway 104
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Continue straight
129 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Meredith Center Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Meredith Center Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Meredith Center Road
4.5 mi · 9 min · Meredith Center Road
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Turn right onto 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 Plymouth 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hampton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 19.22 mi (30.93 km).
#1 Plymouth
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 6,916 |
| Coordinates | 43.7570200, -71.6881300 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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