Lake Placid to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

305 miles 490.9 km · straight line
369.2 miles actual route 594.2 km · driving distance
7h 33min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
192° SSW bearing direction

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.

How to Get from Lake Placid to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 33min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 4min $30–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 10min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Placid & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Lake Placid
44.28°N, 73.98°W
America/New_York
570m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM