Durham, North Carolina to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Durham, North Carolina from Lake Placid?
The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Lake Placid is 628.4 miles (1011.3 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located NNE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 754.1 miles, taking about 15h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina 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.
How to Get from Durham, North Carolina to Lake Placid
Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Lake Placid
- 1226 mi
- 2260 mi
- 3341 mi
- 4237 mi
- 5413 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 209 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.6 times to circle the Earth's equator