Origin
Lake Placid, NY
Morning in Lake Placid on Sunday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Placid, NY to Blue Ridge, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
42.2 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Placid, NY
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Blue Ridge, NY
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Trip Overview
This manageable 42.2-mile drive from Lake Placid to Blue Ridge, NY, can be completed in about an hour, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate via State Highway 73 and the Adirondack Northway, with a portion on Cascade Road. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. It's a convenient option for a scenic excursion without the need for an overnight stay, allowing you to focus on enjoying the destinations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 73 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| Adirondack Northway | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Cascade Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Blue Ridge Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| US 9 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 9N | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Sentinel Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 73
— 18.7 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Placid, NY and Blue Ridge, NY.
1
Start on Spring Street
369 ft
·
21 sec
·
Spring Street
2
Turn left onto Colden Avenue
302 ft
·
14 sec
·
Colden Avenue
3
Turn left onto Mill Pond Drive
326 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mill Pond Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto NY 73
240 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on NY 73
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sentinel Road
6
Continue on NY 73
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Cascade Road
7
Continue on NY 73
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 73
8
Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 9N
9
Continue on NY 73
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 73
10
Turn straight onto US 9
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 9
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 87 South
12
Merge onto I 87
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Adirondack Northway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 29
Toward Newcomb, North Hudson
14
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Blue Ridge Road
15
Arrive at destination
CR 84
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Lake Placid, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Colden Avenue
Turn left onto Colden Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mill Pond Drive
Turn left onto Mill Pond Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 73 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 73 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 87 South
6
39.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward Newcomb, North Hudson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 29
Toward Newcomb, North Hudson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.95 one way
$13.89 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Blue Ridge, NY
Morning in Blue Ridge on Sunday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Keene, NY
21 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 54% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.7 miles on State Highway 73. This section likely provides a good balance between open road driving and potentially more winding or local road segments as you progress toward Blue Ridge. The transition from highway to local roads will shape the overall driving experience.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on State Highway 73.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Colden Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lake Placid, NY to Blue Ridge, NY is easy. At 1h with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Colden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Mill Pond Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NY 73 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lake Placid, NY and Blue Ridge, NY, road signs point toward Newcomb and Hudson.
Newcomb
39.7 mi in
|
~56m
Hudson
39.7 mi in
|
~56m
About the Cities
Starting in Lake Placid, NY
Full guide →For the city in Florida, see Lake Placid (Florida). Lake Placid is a village of 2,400 people (2019) in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, near the center of the town of North Elba and named after an adjacent lake. While the village is a year-round resort, it is most known as the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. In a 1980 USA-USSR hockey game, the "Miracle on Ice," a group of American college students and amateurs upset the heavily-favored Soviet national ice hockey team 4-3. Two days later, they won the gold medal. Lake Placid hosts a Winter Olympics summer training facility where one can watch sports like ski jumping, aerial jumping and figure skating. The town is charming and fun for the outdoorsy and/or adventure-spirited.
Top landmarks
- • Mt. Van Hoevenberg Olympic Bobsled Run
- • Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum — in Lake Placid, New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 42.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on State Highway 73. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Colden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Mill Pond Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NY 73 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blue Ridge, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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