Lake Placid to South Suffolk: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Placid from South Suffolk?

The distance from Lake Placid to South Suffolk is 540.2 miles (869.3 km) as the crow flies. South Suffolk is located SSW of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 648.2 miles, taking about 13h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and South Suffolk 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 South Suffolk. 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.