How far is Windham, NH from Laconia, NH?

The driving distance from Windham, NH to Laconia, NH is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
61.7 mi
01h 09m
Flight
50.94 mi
81.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.94 mi
Kilometers
81.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.7 mi
Kilometers
99.3 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
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windham
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Laconia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM 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
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windham
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
Bow
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From Windham
30.8 mi
00h 34m
To Laconia
30.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Windham and Laconia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    742 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lowell Road

    754 ft · 21 sec · Lowell Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Indian Rock Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Indian Rock Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 93 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton

    1778 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Laconia Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Laconia Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fair Street

    836 ft · 23 sec · Fair Street

  20. 20

    Continue on New Salem Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · New Salem Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    664 ft · 18 sec · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windham and Laconia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
18 mi · 29%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 16%
I 93 North
7.77 mi · 13%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.72 mi · 13%
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.69 mi · 9%
Laconia Road
4.71 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow
00h 34m from Windham
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Windham 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 Windham to Laconia?

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 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?

Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Windham and 30.9 miles from Laconia.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Windham and Partly Sunny near Laconia.

Stop Ideas Near Bow

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

9 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

17 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

38 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windham and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 50.94 mi (81.98 km).

Windham

#1 Windham

City in New Hampshire

Population14,865
Coordinates42.8006400, -71.3042300
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Laconia

#2 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.304271, 42.800568)
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.86 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.00 $13.07 $26.15

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 Windham and Laconia. The current time is 00:23:47.

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.