Lake Placid to Sanford, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Placid from Sanford, Maine?

The distance from Lake Placid to Sanford, Maine is 169.9 miles (273.5 km) as the crow flies. Sanford, Maine is located ESE of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 212.4 miles, taking about 4h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and Sanford, Maine in Maine.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Placid and Sanford, Maine. 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.