Danbury to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Danbury from Lake Placid?

The distance from Danbury to Lake Placid is 201.1 miles (323.6 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located N of Danbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 251.3 miles, taking about 5h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Danbury in Connecticut and Lake Placid in New York.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Danbury 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.