Lake Placid to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

290.1 miles 466.8 km · straight line
362.6 miles estimated 583.5 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
201° SSW bearing direction

How far is Lake Placid from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Lake Placid to Reading, Pennsylvania is 290.1 miles (466.8 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located SSW of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.6 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and Reading, Pennsylvania 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 Reading, Pennsylvania. 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.

How to Get from Lake Placid to Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Placid & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Lake Placid
44.28°N, 73.98°W
America/New_York
570m elevation
Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients