Atlanta to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Atlanta from Lake Placid?
The distance from Atlanta to Lake Placid is 915.8 miles (1473.8 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1139.2 miles, taking about 22h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Lake Placid in New York.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Lake Placid. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Atlanta to Lake Placid
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 305 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
- You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator