How far is Inlet, NY from Raquette Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Inlet, NY to Raquette Lake, NY is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Hamilton County, New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inlet and Raquette Lake.
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Start on the route
144 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 28
10.9 mi · 16 min · State Route 28
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Turn left onto County Road 2
1924 ft · 1 min · County Road 2
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Inlet and Raquette Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Route 28
Turn right onto State Route 28
10.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Inlet and Snow Showers near Raquette Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Inlet to Raquette Lake?
The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Long Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Inlet and 5.7 miles from Raquette Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.60 one way or $3.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Inlet and Snow Showers near Raquette Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Long Lake
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 Long Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inlet and Raquette Lake. Straight-line distance: 7.9 mi (12.72 km).
#1 Inlet
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 301 |
| Coordinates | 43.7549500, -74.7938100 |
| Altitude | 533 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raquette Lake
Raquette Lake is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8131200, -74.6573900 |
| Altitude | 538 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raquette Lake (-74.65739, 43.81312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
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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