Lake Placid to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Placid from Phoenix?

The distance from Lake Placid to Phoenix is 2158.9 miles (3474.4 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2535.1 miles, taking about 47h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 51min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Placid and Phoenix. 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.