Lake Placid to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Placid from Miami?

The distance from Lake Placid to Miami is 1325.8 miles (2133.7 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located SSW of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1555 miles, taking about 29h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and Miami in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Placid and Miami. 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.