Lake Placid to New Brunswick: Road Trip Guide & Distance

263.2 miles 423.6 km · straight line
329 miles estimated 529.5 km · driving distance
6h 37min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
185° S bearing direction

How far is Lake Placid from New Brunswick?

The distance from Lake Placid to New Brunswick is 263.2 miles (423.6 km) as the crow flies. New Brunswick is located S of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 329 miles, taking about 6h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and New Brunswick in New Jersey.

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 New Brunswick. 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 New Brunswick

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 37min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 56min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 17min $39–$115* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Placid & New Brunswick

Quick Facts

Lake Placid
44.28°N, 73.98°W
America/New_York
570m elevation
New Brunswick
40.49°N, 74.45°W
America/New_York
26m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients