How far is Sayre, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Sayre, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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.
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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 Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sayre and Harrisburg.
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Start on West Hayden Street
148 m · 29 sec · West Hayden 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 East Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Pine Street
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Take the ramp left
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
48.5 mi · 55 min
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Continue on North Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
12 mi · 14 min
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Continue on County Line Road
694 ft · 11 sec · County Line Road
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Turn right
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
32.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg
1533 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Benvenue Road
15.4 mi · 23 min · Benvenue Road
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Turn right onto Herr Street
1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sayre and Harrisburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Pine Street
Keep slight right
48.5 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sayre and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sayre to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Muncy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Sayre and 76.5 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sayre and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Muncy
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 Muncy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sayre and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 119.38 mi (192.12 km).
#1 Sayre
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 5,338 |
| Coordinates | 41.9789600, -76.5155000 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.74 | $49.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.65 | $53.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.17 | $64.34 |
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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