Lake Placid to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Placid from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Lake Placid to Norfolk, Virginia is 527.3 miles (848.6 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located SSW of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 632.7 miles, taking about 12h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Placid and Norfolk, Virginia. 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.