How far is Piermont, NY from Lake George, NY?
The driving distance from Piermont, NY to Lake George, NY is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piermont and Lake George.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piermont and Lake George.
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Start on Ash Street
25 m · 11 sec · Ash Street
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Continue on Ash Street
1024 ft · 50 sec · Ash Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
57 m · 8 sec · Broadway
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Turn straight onto Highland Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn straight
3035 ft · 51 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-87 S, I-287 E: New York City
584 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-87 North, I-287 West: Albany
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13 mi · 17 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
46.3 mi · 54 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9N: Lake Luzerne, Lake George Village
813 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
150 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
690 ft · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 9
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 9
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Continue on Canada Street
1 km · 2 min · Canada Street
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Turn right onto Lower Amherst Street
7 m · 1 sec · Lower Amherst Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lower Amherst Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Piermont and Lake George.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
112 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Piermont and Sunny near Lake George.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Piermont to Lake George?
The road trip is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Piermont and 95.1 miles from Lake George.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.85 one way or $59.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Piermont and Sunny near Lake George.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
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 Germantown.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piermont and Lake George. Straight-line distance: 165.07 mi (265.65 km).
#1 Piermont
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,527 |
| Coordinates | 41.0420400, -73.9181900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake George
Town in Warren County, New York, United States
| Population | 3,401 |
| Coordinates | 43.4261800, -73.7123400 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake George (-73.71234, 43.42618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $29.85 | $59.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $33.43 | $66.86 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $36.11 | $72.23 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $43.68 | $87.35 |
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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