How far is Raquette Lake, NY from Long Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Raquette Lake, NY to Long Lake, NY is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
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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 Raquette Lake and Long Lake.
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Start on County Road 2
1924 ft · 1 min · County Road 2
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Turn left onto State Route 28
13.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 28
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
6.3 mi · 9 min · Adirondack Trail
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Continue on Deerland Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Deerland Road
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Turn left onto Adirondack Trail
1717 ft · 42 sec · Adirondack Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adirondack Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raquette Lake and Long Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Route 28
Turn left onto State Route 28
13.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
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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.
Snow Showers leaving Raquette Lake and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Long Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raquette Lake to Long Lake?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Indian Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Raquette Lake and 12.2 miles from Long Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Raquette Lake and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Long Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Indian 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 Indian Lake.
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Ticonderoga station
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Whitehall station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raquette Lake and Long Lake. Straight-line distance: 16.14 mi (25.97 km).
#1 Raquette Lake
Raquette Lake is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8131200, -74.6573900 |
| Altitude | 538 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Lake
Town in Hamilton County, New York, United States
| Population | 636 |
| Coordinates | 43.9728400, -74.4210000 |
| Altitude | 510 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Highway 30 (-74.420372, 43.972894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
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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