Edison to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

260.8 miles 419.7 km · straight line
326 miles estimated 524.6 km · driving distance
6h 33min estimated drive time
$31 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Edison from Lake Placid?

The distance from Edison to Lake Placid is 260.8 miles (419.7 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located N of Edison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 326 miles, taking about 6h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Edison in New Jersey 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 Edison 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 Edison to Lake Placid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 33min $31 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 52min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 13min $39–$114* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edison & Lake Placid

Quick Facts

Edison
40.52°N, 74.41°W
America/New_York
27m 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 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients