How far is Willsboro, NY from Lake Placid, NY?
The driving distance from Willsboro, NY to Lake Placid, NY is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willsboro and Lake Placid.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willsboro and Lake Placid.
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Start on Sunset Drive
55 m · 11 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn left onto County Road 22M
70 m · 11 sec · County Road 22M
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Station Road
3271 ft · 56 sec · Station Road
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22
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Take the ramp right
1520 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9N: AuSable Forks, Keeseville
1326 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1350 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 9N
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9N
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Turn right onto State Highway 86
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 86
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Continue on 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 Willsboro and Lake Placid.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 86
Continue on 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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Willsboro and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lake Placid.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willsboro to Lake Placid?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Rome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Willsboro and 23.3 miles from Lake Placid.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Willsboro and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lake Placid.
Stop Ideas Near Rome
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 Rome.
Port Kent station
Lake Placid, New York
Plattsburgh station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willsboro and Lake Placid. Straight-line distance: 29.65 mi (47.72 km).
#1 Willsboro
Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,963 |
| Coordinates | 44.3572700, -73.3920700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.01 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
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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