Lake Placid to Mount Vernon, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

232.8 miles 374.6 km · straight line
291 miles estimated 468.3 km · driving distance
5h 51min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
178° S bearing direction

How far is Lake Placid from Mount Vernon, New York?

The distance from Lake Placid to Mount Vernon, New York is 232.8 miles (374.6 km) as the crow flies. Mount Vernon, New York is located S of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 291 miles, taking about 5h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. 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 Mount Vernon, New York. 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 Lake Placid to Mount Vernon, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 51min $28 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 1min $23–$44* Budget
Train ~5h 33min $35–$102* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Placid & Mount Vernon, New York

Quick Facts

Lake Placid
44.28°N, 73.98°W
America/New_York
570m elevation
Mount Vernon, New York
40.91°N, 73.84°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 78 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 107 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients