How far is Lake Placid, NY from Ticonderoga, NY?
The driving distance from Lake Placid, NY to Ticonderoga, NY is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Placid and Ticonderoga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Placid and Ticonderoga.
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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
6.4 mi · 10 min · Cascade Road
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Continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight onto State Highway 9N
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 South
1717 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
15.2 mi · 18 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 74 East: Ticonderoga Ferry, Crown Point
1515 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
17.4 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Wicker Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Wicker Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Montcalm Street
39 m · 4 sec · Montcalm Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Montcalm Street
3024 ft · 1 min · Montcalm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montcalm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Placid and Ticonderoga.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
17.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Placid and Sunny near Ticonderoga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Placid to Ticonderoga?
The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 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?
North Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Lake Placid and 32.1 miles from Ticonderoga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 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 $10.05 one way or $20.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Placid and Sunny near Ticonderoga.
Stop Ideas Near North Hudson
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 North Hudson.
Port Henry station
Ticonderoga station
Westport station
Lake Placid, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Placid and Ticonderoga. Straight-line distance: 40.69 mi (65.48 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 Ticonderoga
Town in New York
| Population | 4,728 |
| Coordinates | 43.8486700, -73.4234500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montcalm Street (-73.423446, 43.848761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $4.45 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $12.16 | $24.33 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
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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