How far is Blue Ridge, NY from Lake Placid, NY?
The driving distance from Blue Ridge, NY to Lake Placid, NY is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Ridge and Lake Placid.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ridge and Lake Placid.
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Start on Blue Ridge Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Blue Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
1346 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 9
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 9N
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Cascade Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Cascade Road
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Continue on Sentinel Road
2479 ft · 1 min · Sentinel Road
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Turn left onto Mill Pond Drive
100 m · 9 sec · Mill Pond Drive
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Turn right onto Colden Avenue
92 m · 15 sec · Colden Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
112 m · 16 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Ridge and Lake Placid.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 73
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Blue Ridge and Rain Showers Likely near Lake Placid.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Ridge to Lake Placid?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Keene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Blue Ridge and 21.1 miles from Lake Placid.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Blue Ridge and Rain Showers Likely near Lake Placid.
Stop Ideas Near Keene
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keene.
Lake Placid, New York
Westport station
Port Henry station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Ridge and Lake Placid. Straight-line distance: 24.33 mi (39.15 km).
#1 Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.9572800, -73.7845800 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Placid
Town in Essex County, New York, United States
| Population | 2,356 |
| Coordinates | 44.2796200, -73.9819800 |
| Altitude | 549 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middle Street (-73.982519, 44.279589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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