Lake Placid to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

244.9 miles 394.2 km · straight line
327.1 miles actual route 526.4 km · driving distance
6h 48min estimated drive time
$31 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
170° S bearing direction

How far is Lake Placid from Long Island?

The distance from Lake Placid to Long Island is 244.9 miles (394.2 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located S of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 327.1 miles, taking about 6h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Placid and Long Island. 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 Lake Placid to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 48min $31 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 10min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 28min $39–$114* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Lake Placid & Long Island

Quick Facts

Lake Placid
44.28°N, 73.98°W
America/New_York
570m elevation
Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM