How far is Bristol, PA from Sayre, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Sayre, PA is about 204 miles (328.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Sayre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Sayre.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
84.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Highway
64 m · 5 sec · Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn left
17.9 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Route 487
13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Mill Street
1558 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto North German Street
3038 ft · 39 sec · North German Street
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Continue on Route 220
14.9 mi · 17 min · Route 220
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Continue on Main Street
17.4 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
615 ft · 22 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Elmer Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Elmer Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hayden Street
148 m · 21 sec · West Hayden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hayden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Sayre.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
84.9 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sayre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Sayre?
The road trip is about 204 miles (328.3 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Bristol and 102 miles from Sayre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.42 one way or $58.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sayre.
Stop Ideas Near East Side
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 East Side.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Sayre. Straight-line distance: 156.06 mi (251.16 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sayre
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 5,338 |
| Coordinates | 41.9789600, -76.5155000 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sayre (-76.5155, 41.97896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $4.09 | $29.42 | $58.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.11 | $66.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.67 | $71.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.06 | $86.11 |
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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