Lake Placid to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Placid from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Lake Placid to Wilmington, North Carolina is 726.1 miles (1168.5 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located SSW of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 871.3 miles, taking about 17h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Placid and Wilmington, North Carolina. 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.