Kingston, Ontario, Canada to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

123.8 miles 199.3 km · straight line
154.8 miles estimated 249.1 km · driving distance
3h 7min estimated drive time
CAD 25 - CAD 31 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time · usually no direct flights
88° E bearing direction

How far is Kingston, Ontario, Canada from Lake Placid?

The distance from Kingston, Ontario, Canada to Lake Placid is 123.8 miles (199.3 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located E of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 154.8 miles, taking about 3h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Kingston, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Lake Placid is in New York, United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kingston, Ontario, Canada 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 Kingston, Ontario, Canada to Lake Placid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 7min CAD 25 - CAD 31 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 44min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 58min $19–$54* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingston, Ontario, Canada & Lake Placid

Quick Facts

Kingston, Ontario, Canada
44.23°N, 76.48°W
America/Toronto
70m 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 41 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 201.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients