Lake Placid to Leesburg, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Placid from Leesburg, Virginia?

The distance from Lake Placid to Leesburg, Virginia is 401.7 miles (646.5 km) as the crow flies. Leesburg, Virginia is located SSW of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 482.1 miles, taking about 9h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and Leesburg, Virginia in Virginia.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Placid and Leesburg, Virginia. 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.