Baltimore to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370.4 miles 596.1 km · straight line
462.4 miles actual route 744.2 km · driving distance
9h 26min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Lake Placid?

The distance from Baltimore to Lake Placid is 370.4 miles (596.1 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located NNE of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 462.4 miles, taking about 9h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Lake Placid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 26min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 19min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 58min $55–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Lake Placid

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Lake Placid
44.28°N, 73.98°W
America/New_York
570m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM