How far is Crown Point, NY from Lake Placid, NY?
The driving distance from Crown Point, NY to Lake Placid, NY is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crown Point and Lake Placid.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crown Point and Lake Placid.
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Start on Creek Road
46 m · 4 sec · Creek Road
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Turn slight left onto Porter Mill Road
1345 ft · 1 min · Porter Mill Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 9N
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on South Main Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 9N
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 9N
6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 9N
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Turn right onto River Street
2220 ft · 39 sec · River Street
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Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 9N
1152 ft · 18 sec · Route 9N
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Continue on State Highway 9N
9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 9N
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 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 Crown Point 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 9N
Continue on State Highway 9N
9.04 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Crown Point 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 Crown Point to Lake Placid?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Crown Point and 26.3 miles from Lake Placid.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Crown Point and Rain Showers Likely near Lake Placid.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Lake Placid, New York
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crown Point and Lake Placid. Straight-line distance: 35.33 mi (56.86 km).
#1 Crown Point
Town in New York
| Population | 1,875 |
| Coordinates | 43.9503400, -73.4370700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: Lake Placid (-73.98198, 44.27962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.46 | $14.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
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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