How far is Sayre, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Sayre, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sayre and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sayre and City of Scranton.
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Start on West Hayden Street
148 m · 26 sec · West Hayden Street
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Turn right onto South Elmer Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Elmer Avenue
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Turn right onto Mohawk Street
126 m · 7 sec · Mohawk Street
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Continue on Spring Street
3094 ft · 60 sec · Spring Street
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Take the ramp left
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
42.9 mi · 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
49.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
1844 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
699 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
1230 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Mulberry Street
884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
1647 ft · 44 sec · Penn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
1414 ft · 36 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
638 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sayre and City of Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
49.8 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sayre to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Sayre and 49.8 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.62 one way or $31.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Sayre and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Great Bend
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sayre and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 59.18 mi (95.24 km).
#1 Sayre
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 5,338 |
| Coordinates | 41.9789600, -76.5155000 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $4.46 | $15.62 | $31.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $17.22 | $34.43 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $18.55 | $37.10 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $22.90 | $45.79 |
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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