Follow I-81 north to Watertown, then take Route 3 east to Saranac Lake. Pick up Route 37 east to Malone. Follow Route 30 south to Route 86 east to Saranac Lake. Take either Exit 38 to Route 374 west to Route 3 west to Saranac Lake, or take Exit 34 west, follow Route 9N to Route 86, and then follow Route 86 west to Saranac Lake. The Adirondack Regional Airport Only 9 miles from the village of Saranac Lake, offers commercial flights via US Air Express.
Flights are available from many eastern locations.
Head to Tupper Lake from Long Lake. In Tupper Lake take Route 3 to Saranac Lake. This is a little long route, though very scenic, but during the congestion that holding a large event like Ironman it will possibly a quicker way to and from Saranac Lake.