Jamestown, New York to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jamestown, New York from Lake Placid?

The distance from Jamestown, New York to Lake Placid is 304.6 miles (490.2 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located ENE of Jamestown, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.8 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States.

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 Jamestown, New York 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.