Lake Placid to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

575.6 miles 926.4 km · straight line
690.8 miles estimated 1111.7 km · driving distance
13h 54min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
215° SW bearing direction

How far is Lake Placid from Roanoke?

The distance from Lake Placid to Roanoke is 575.6 miles (926.4 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located SW of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 690.8 miles, taking about 13h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and Roanoke in Virginia.

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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 54min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 41min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 4min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Placid & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Lake Placid
44.28°N, 73.98°W
America/New_York
570m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients