How far is Lake Placid, NY from New York City, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Placid and New York City is 246.34 miles (396.45 km).
Flight distance from Lake Placid, NY to New York City, NY is 246.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Lake Placid to New York City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Placid, New York to New York City, New York is: 293.49 miles (472.33 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Placid to New York City will take approximately 05 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Lake Placid
Town in Essex County, New York, United States
| Population | 2356 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°16'47"N 73°58'55"W |
| Latitude | 44.2796200 |
| Longitude | -73.9819800 |
| Altitude | 549 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. It is located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River. New York City is a major center for business, finance, media, and culture.
| Population | 8398748 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'51"N 74°0'21"W |
| Latitude | 40.7142700 |
| Longitude | -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in New York City: Broadway (-74.006154,40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Placid and New York City
The distance between Lake Placid and New York City is 472 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lake Placid and New York City. The current time is 02:11:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.2 liters (10.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Placid and New York City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Placid to New York City is $38.98 (diesel $48.61).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $38.98 | $44.2 | $48.09 | $48.61 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Placid and New York City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
