How far is North Pole, NY from Lake Placid, NY?
The driving distance from North Pole, NY to Lake Placid, NY is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Pole and Lake Placid.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Pole and Lake Placid.
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Start on Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 86
11.9 mi · 18 min · State Highway 86
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Continue on Wilmington Road
794 ft · 15 sec · Wilmington Road
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Continue on Main Street
657 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto McKinley Street
90 m · 13 sec · McKinley Street
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Turn left onto Middle Street
129 m · 24 sec · Middle Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
37 m · 5 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 North Pole and Lake Placid.
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 Highway 86
Turn right onto State Highway 86
11.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Light Rain leaving North Pole and Light Rain near Lake Placid.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Pole to Lake Placid?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from North Pole and 7 miles from Lake Placid.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around North Pole and Light Rain near Lake Placid.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
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 Wilmington.
Lake Placid, New York
Port Kent station
Westport station
Plattsburgh station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Pole and Lake Placid. Straight-line distance: 10.64 mi (17.13 km).
#1 North Pole
North Pole is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4008800, -73.8490300 |
| Altitude | 522 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
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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