How far is Weare, NH from Laconia, NH?
The driving distance from Weare, NH to Laconia, NH is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weare and Laconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weare and Laconia.
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Start on Flanders Memorial Road
37 m · 6 sec · Flanders Memorial Road
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Turn left onto North Stark Highway
3085 ft · 54 sec · North Stark Highway
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Turn right onto Center Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Stage Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Concord Stage Road
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Continue on Clinton Street
5.7 mi · 11 min · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto South Street
3173 ft · 1 min · South Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
978 ft · 36 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1544 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Loudon Road
1099 ft · 41 sec · Loudon Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 93 North
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
16.3 mi · 18 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 · 9 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 Weare 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
16.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Weare and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Laconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weare to Laconia?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 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?
Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Weare and 23.5 miles from Laconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weare and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Laconia.
Stop Ideas Near Boscawen
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 Boscawen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weare and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 32.66 mi (52.56 km).
#1 Weare
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 9,100 |
| Coordinates | 43.0948000, -71.7306300 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
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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