Lake Placid to Montreal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Placid from Montreal?

The distance from Lake Placid to Montreal is 86.8 miles (139.7 km) as the crow flies. Montreal is located NNE of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 108.5 miles, taking about 2h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Lake Placid is in New York, United States, while Montreal is in Quebec, Canada.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Lake Placid and Montreal. 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.