Altoona to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Altoona from Lake Placid?

The distance from Altoona to Lake Placid is 343.8 miles (553.3 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located NE of Altoona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.6 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Altoona in Pennsylvania 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 Altoona 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.