How far is Ticonderoga, NY from Lake Placid, NY?
The driving distance from Ticonderoga, NY to Lake Placid, NY is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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 Ticonderoga and Lake Placid.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ticonderoga and Lake Placid.
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Start on Montcalm Street
3033 ft · 1 min · Montcalm Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wicker Street
6 m · 1 sec · Wicker Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Wicker Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Wicker Street
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Turn left
17.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the ramp right
1662 ft · 32 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 US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
1346 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 9
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 9N
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Cascade Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Cascade Road
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Continue on Sentinel Road
2479 ft · 1 min · Sentinel Road
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Turn left onto Mill Pond Drive
100 m · 9 sec · Mill Pond Drive
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Turn right onto Colden Avenue
92 m · 15 sec · Colden Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
112 m · 16 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 Ticonderoga and Lake Placid.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
17.3 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.
Sunny leaving Ticonderoga and Sunny near Lake Placid.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ticonderoga to Lake Placid?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 miles from Ticonderoga and 32.2 miles from Lake Placid.
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 23.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 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 Sunny around Ticonderoga and Sunny near Lake Placid.
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 Ticonderoga and Lake Placid. Straight-line distance: 40.69 mi (65.48 km).
#1 Ticonderoga
Town in New York
| Population | 4,728 |
| Coordinates | 43.8486700, -73.4234500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: Lake Placid (-73.98198, 44.27962)
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 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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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