Origin
Crown Point, NY
Evening in Crown Point on Wednesday
Local time
8:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crown Point, NY to Lake Placid, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crown Point, NY
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Lake Placid, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crown Point, NY to Lake Placid, NY covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 9N, State Highway 73, Cascade Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.2 miles on State Highway 9N. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
26.3 miles from Crown Point, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 52.6 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 9N and State Highway 73. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.2 miles on State Highway 9N.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 9N is the longest continuous segment at about 30.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,200 ft
118 ft
Total Climb
2,864 ft
Total Descent
1,238 ft
Highest Point
2,200 ft
~45.1 mi in
Elevation Range
2,083 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 9N and State Highway 73. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 27.2 miles in near NY 9N / Route 9N.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.2 miles (NY 9N / Route 9N): Navigation decision point; at 36.5 miles (NY 9N; NY 73 / State Highway 9N): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (NY 73 / State Highway 73): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
27.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NY 9N / Route 9N
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9N / Route 9N
Navigation decision point
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
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NY 9N; NY 73 / State Highway 9N
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9N; NY 73 / State Highway 9N
Navigation decision point
4
38.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
NY 73 / State Highway 73
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73 / State Highway 73
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Colden Avenue
Turn right onto Colden Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 9N | 30.2 mi | 43m |
| State Highway 73 | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Cascade Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Water Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sentinel Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Porter Mill Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 9N
— 30.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crown Point, NY and Lake Placid, NY.
1
Start on CR 2
149 ft
·
4 sec
·
Creek Road
2
Turn slight left onto Porter Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Porter Mill Road
3
Turn left onto NY 9N; NY 22
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 9N
4
Continue on NY 9N; NY 22
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on NY 9N; NY 22
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 9N
6
Continue on NY 9N; NY 22
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on NY 9N
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 9N
8
Turn right onto NY 9N
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
River Street
9
Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9N
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Route 9N
11
Continue on NY 9N
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 9N
12
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 9N
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 73
14
Continue on NY 73
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Cascade Road
15
Continue on NY 73
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sentinel Road
16
Turn left onto Mill Pond Drive
326 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mill Pond Drive
17
Turn right onto Colden Avenue
302 ft
·
15 sec
·
Colden Avenue
18
Turn right onto Spring Street
369 ft
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street
19
Arrive at destination
Spring Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 26.3 miles from Crown Point, NY, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.3 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Placid, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Crown Point, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Crown Point, NY
This is one driving day of about 52.6 miles and 1h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Crown Point, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 9N for about 30.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Crown Point, NY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Crown Point, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake Placid, NY
The final approach into Lake Placid, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.66 one way
$17.32 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.19 | $20.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lake Placid, NY
Evening in Lake Placid on Wednesday
Local time
8:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Elizabethtown, NY
26 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crown Point, NY to Lake Placid, NY covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 9N, State Highway 73, Cascade Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 miles from Crown Point, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.2 miles (NY 9N / Route 9N): Navigation decision point; at 36.5 miles (NY 9N; NY 73 / State Highway 9N): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (NY 73 / State Highway 73): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Crown Point, NY to Lake Placid, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 118 ft to 2,200 ft elevation with about 2,864 ft of total climbing.
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