How far is Sayre, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Sayre, PA to Allentown, PA is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.9 mi
02h 45m
Flight
108.63 mi
174.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.63 mi
Kilometers
174.82 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.9 mi
Kilometers
276.64 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Sayre
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sayre
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sayre
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Back Mountain
PA

Unincorporated community

From Sayre
73.2 mi
01h 22m
To Allentown
98.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sayre and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sayre and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hayden Street

    148 m · 29 sec · West Hayden Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Elmer Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Elmer Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Pine Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    17.3 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mill Street

    1385 ft · 28 sec · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bernice Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bernice Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Route 487

    13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487

  12. 12

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    2233 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sayre and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 28%
East Pine Street
35.8 mi · 21%
Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 9%
Route 487
13.8 mi · 8%
Bernice Road
4.16 mi · 2%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

47.8 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.3 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Back Mountain
01h 22m from Sayre
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sayre and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sayre to Allentown?

The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Back Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Sayre and 98.7 miles from Allentown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sayre and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Back Mountain

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Back Mountain, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Back Mountain.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

14 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

28 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

38 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sayre and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 108.63 mi (174.82 km).

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#1 Sayre

City in Oklahoma

Population5,338
Coordinates41.9789600, -76.5155000
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Hayden Street (-76.515494, 41.978986)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.96 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.60
12.14 gal · 45.92 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.80 $49.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.92 $55.83
Premium $4.95 $30.07 $60.14
Diesel $5.98 $36.30 $72.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sayre and Allentown. The current time is 05:19:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.