Lake Placid to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lake Placid from Philadelphia?
The distance from Lake Placid to Philadelphia is 305 miles (490.9 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located SSW of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 369.2 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Philadelphia. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
- You could travel this distance about 81.6 times to circle the Earth's equator