Lake Placid to Stamford, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Placid from Stamford, Connecticut?

The distance from Lake Placid to Stamford, Connecticut is 224 miles (360.5 km) as the crow flies. Stamford, Connecticut is located S of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 280 miles, taking about 5h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and Stamford, Connecticut in Connecticut.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Placid and Stamford, Connecticut. 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.