Akron to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Akron from Lake Placid?

The distance from Akron to Lake Placid is 441.9 miles (711.1 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located ENE of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 530.2 miles, taking about 10h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Lake Placid in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Lake Placid. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.