How far is Swanzey, NH from Laconia, NH?
The driving distance from Swanzey, NH to Laconia, NH is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swanzey and Laconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swanzey and Laconia.
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Start on Old Homestead Highway
1578 ft · 32 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Homestead Highway
15 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Homestead Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Old Homestead Highway
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Merge slight right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Route 101
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 101
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 10
57 m · 2 sec · State Route 10
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 10
2148 ft · 43 sec · State Route 10
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Turn right onto Route 9
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 9
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillsborough, Henniker
11.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway
16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Route 3-A
1701 ft · 41 sec · Route 3-A
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Continue on South Main Street
128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
2524 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
1778 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Laconia Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Laconia Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Fair Street
836 ft · 23 sec · Fair Street
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Continue on New Salem Street
2196 ft · 1 min · New Salem Street
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Turn right 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 Swanzey and Laconia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Swanzey and Mostly Sunny near Laconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swanzey to Laconia?
The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Swanzey and 43.7 miles from Laconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.11 one way or $24.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Swanzey and Mostly Sunny near Laconia.
Stop Ideas Near Henniker
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 Henniker.
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Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swanzey and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 61.14 mi (98.39 km).
#1 Swanzey
City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 7,271 |
| Coordinates | 42.8698000, -72.2817500 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.91 | $29.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.41 | $36.82 |
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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