Directions

The villages of Saranac Lake and Lake Placid are nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York. In addition to being surrounded by countless beautiful mountains, lakes and rivers, both offer a historical, cultural and artistic experience. Lake Placid, home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics also offers a rich Olympic history and experience. Saranac Lake and Lake Placid are a ten minute drive from each other on Route 86.

Fields Directions

… getting to Saranac Lake & Lake Placid, NY

  • From New York City and New Jersey

    Take the NY State Thruway (I-87) north to the Adirondack Northway (Exit 24 in Albany). Follow 87 to Exit 30. Pick up Rt. 9 north and follow it for two miles to Rt. 73. Continue on 73 for 28 miles to Lake Placid area. Drive time from NYC: 5 hrs, Albany: 2 1/2 hrs.

  • From Montreal

    Take Route 15 south to Champlain Crossing, connecting with I-87 south. Take Exit 34 west, following Route 9N, then follow Route 86 to the Whiteface Mountain/Lake Placid area. Drive time: 2 hours.

  • From Ottawa

    Take routes south to the Cornwall Bridge. Pick up Route 37 east to Malone. Follow Route 30 south to Paul Smiths and pick up Route 86. Follow Route 86 and continue to Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. Drive time: 3 hours.

  • From Toronto

    Take 401 east to Cornwall Bridge. Pick up Route 37 east to Malone. Follow Route 30 south to Paul Smiths and pick up Route 86. Continue on 86 to Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. Drive time: 5 1/2 hours.

  • From Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Points West

    Take I-90 (NY State Thruway) east to Exit 36 (Syracuse). Pick up I-81 north and follow to Watertown. Take Route 3 and follow it east to Saranac Lake, then follow Route 86 east to Lake Placid. Drive times: From Buffalo: 5 1/2 hours; Rochester: 4 1/2 hours; Syracuse: 3 1/2 hours.

  • From Boston, Springfield, Hartford

    Take Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Albany. Pick up I-787 north to Cohoes. Connect with Route 7 west to I-87 north. Follow I-87 (Northway) to Exit 30, then use final directions above: “From New York City…” Drive time from Boston: 5 hours.

... to Saranac Lake
... to Lake Placid

The Can-Am committee is excited to bring you the 51st edition of Can-Am Rugby in Saranac Lake & Lake Placid. NY.

We look forward to having a great rugby weekend and returning you to the Adirondacks!