How far is Somersworth, NH from Laconia, NH?

The driving distance from Somersworth, NH to Laconia, NH is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
43.46 mi
01h 09m
Flight
35.51 mi
57.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.51 mi
Kilometers
57.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.46 mi
Kilometers
69.95 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laconia
Sat, May 30, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Somersworth
Sat, May 30, 7:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somersworth
2026-05-30T17:19
Arrive Laconia
Sat, May 30, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somersworth
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
New Durham
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Somersworth
21.9 mi
00h 34m
To Laconia
21.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Street

    3 m · 2 sec · Highland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    1164 ft · 35 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West High Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New Rochester Road

    2968 ft · 1 min · New Rochester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Rochester Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Rochester Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Wakefield Street

    875 ft · 27 sec · Wakefield Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    804 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1706 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Farmington Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Farmington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on NH Route 11

    6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11

  14. 14

    Continue on Henry Wilson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Henry Wilson Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    604 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bay Hill Road

    2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto East Side Drive

    54 m · 5 sec · East Side Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    711 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mt. Major Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Mount Major Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Mount Major Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cherry Valley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cherry Valley Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Mountain Road

    755 ft · 16 sec · Mountain Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Cherry Valley Road

    6.4 mi · 12 min · Cherry Valley Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Gilford Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Gilford Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    154 m · 16 sec · Union Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    2026 ft · 60 sec · Church Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Veterans Square

    144 m · 20 sec · Veterans Square

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    557 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somersworth 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Wilson Highway
7.99 mi · 18%
Cherry Valley Road
7.66 mi · 18%
NH Route 11
6.08 mi · 14%
Mount Major Highway
4.35 mi · 10%
Gilford Avenue
3.29 mi · 8%
Rochester Hill Road
3.15 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Cherry Valley Road

Continue on Cherry Valley Road

6.43 mi · 00h 12m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Durham
00h 34m from Somersworth
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Somersworth and Light Rain near Laconia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

New Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Somersworth and 21.6 miles from Laconia.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Somersworth and Light Rain near Laconia.

Stop Ideas Near New Durham

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

36 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

38 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

39 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somersworth and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 35.51 mi (57.14 km).

Somersworth

#1 Somersworth

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population12,286
Coordinates43.2617500, -70.8653400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Laconia

#2 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-70.865322, 43.261724)
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $6.04
Round trip
$12.07
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.04 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.82 $13.64
Premium $4.86 $7.43 $14.87
Diesel $6.00 $9.18 $18.35

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Somersworth and Laconia. The current time is 17:19:28.

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.