Columbus, Ohio to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

549.7 miles 884.6 km · straight line
660.3 miles actual route 1062.6 km · driving distance
13h 25min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Lake Placid?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Lake Placid is 549.7 miles (884.6 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located NE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 660.3 miles, taking about 13h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Lake Placid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 25min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 6min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 27min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Lake Placid

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM