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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.58 mi
03h 09m
Flight
119.38 mi
192.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.38 mi
Kilometers
192.12 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.58 mi
Kilometers
245.56 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Sayre
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 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 Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sayre
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Muncy
PA

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

From Sayre
76.1 mi
01h 34m
To Harrisburg
76.5 mi
01h 34m

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
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

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.

  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

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue on County Line Road

    694 ft · 11 sec · County Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg

    32.9 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

    1533 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Benvenue Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Benvenue Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Pine Street
67 mi · 44%
US 11 South
32.9 mi · 22%
North Main Street
28.5 mi · 19%
Benvenue Road
15.4 mi · 10%
South Elmer Avenue
0.79 mi · 1%
Herr Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muncy
01h 34m from Sayre
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Muncy, 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 Muncy.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

76 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Lewistown

96 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

96 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sayre and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 119.38 mi (192.12 km).

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#1 Sayre

City in Oklahoma

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

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Hayden Street (-76.515494, 41.978986)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.38 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
10.76 gal · 40.76 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sayre and Harrisburg. The current time is 05:19:41.

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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.