Lake Placid to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

636.6 miles 1024.5 km · straight line
762.8 miles actual route 1227.6 km · driving distance
15h 31min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
204° SSW bearing direction

How far is Lake Placid from Raleigh?

The distance from Lake Placid to Raleigh is 636.6 miles (1024.5 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SSW of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 762.8 miles, taking about 15h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 31min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 37min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~20h 10min $92–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Placid & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Lake Placid
44.28°N, 73.98°W
America/New_York
570m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM