Lake Placid to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Placid from Washington DC?

The distance from Lake Placid to Washington DC is 403.3 miles (649.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SSW of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500.9 miles, taking about 10h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.