Frederick to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

379.6 miles 610.9 km · straight line
455.5 miles estimated 733.1 km · driving distance
9h 10min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Frederick from Lake Placid?

The distance from Frederick to Lake Placid is 379.6 miles (610.9 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located NNE of Frederick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 455.5 miles, taking about 9h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Frederick 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 Frederick 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 Frederick to Lake Placid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 10min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 0min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 43min $55–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frederick & Lake Placid

Quick Facts

Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients