Jacksonville, Florida to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1050.7 miles 1691 km · straight line
1210.6 miles actual route 1948.3 km · driving distance
23h 17min estimated drive time
$117 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Lake Placid?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Lake Placid is 1050.7 miles (1691 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located NNE of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1210.6 miles, taking about 23h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Lake Placid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 17min $117 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 56min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~30h 16min $145–$424* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Lake Placid

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 350 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM