How far is Lake Placid, NY from North Elba, NY?
The driving distance from Lake Placid, NY to North Elba, NY is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Placid and North Elba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Placid and North Elba.
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Start on Spring Street
112 m · 21 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Colden Avenue
92 m · 14 sec · Colden Avenue
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Turn left onto Mill Pond Drive
100 m · 9 sec · Mill Pond Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
73 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Sentinel Road
2216 ft · 57 sec · Sentinel Road
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Continue on Cascade Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Cascade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Placid and North Elba.
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.
Cascade Road
Continue on Cascade Road
2.73 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Placid and Mostly Sunny near North Elba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Placid to North Elba?
The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Keene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Lake Placid and 1.7 miles from North Elba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Placid and Mostly Sunny near North Elba.
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 Lake Placid and North Elba. Straight-line distance: 2.85 mi (4.59 km).
#1 Lake Placid
Town in Essex County, New York, United States
| Population | 2,356 |
| Coordinates | 44.2796200, -73.9819800 |
| Altitude | 549 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Elba
Town in New York
| Population | 8,118 |
| Coordinates | 44.2433800, -73.9543100 |
| Altitude | 599 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Highway 73 (-73.954343, 44.243331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $0.53 | $1.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.65 | $1.29 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
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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