Jersey City to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jersey City from Lake Placid?

The distance from Jersey City to Lake Placid is 246.1 miles (396.1 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located N of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 307.6 miles, taking about 6h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City 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 Jersey City 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.