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Trip from Upper Providence, PA to Coreze, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

8.5 mi

14 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Upper Providence, PA, PA

Upper Providence, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Coreze, PA, PA

Coreze, PA

Tahir Xəlfə

Trip Overview

Upper Providence, PA to Coreze, PA is 8.5 miles and takes about 18 minutes via West Chester Pike, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience, perfect for a quick errand or connecting two nearby areas without needing an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive that won't eat up much of your day.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Chester Pike 3.7 mi 7m
West Bishop Hollow Road 2.6 mi 5m
Lawrence Road 1.1 mi 2m
West Eagle Road 1 mi 2m
St Denis Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Chester Pike — 3.7 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Providence, PA and Coreze, PA.

1

Start on West Bishop Hollow Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · West Bishop Hollow Road
2

Turn right onto PA 3

3.7 mi · 7 min · West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Turn left onto Lawrence Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto West Eagle Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Eagle Road
5

Turn left onto St Denis Lane

358 ft · 18 sec · St Denis Lane
6

Turn right

438 ft · 32 sec
7

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | PA 3 / West Chester Pike

Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
6.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | Lawrence Road

Turn left onto Lawrence Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
7.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | West Eagle Road

Turn left onto West Eagle Road

Navigation decision point

4
8.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | St Denis Lane

Turn left onto St Denis Lane

Navigation decision point

5
8.4 mi into trip | ~18m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.36 one way

$2.71 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $1.50 $3.00
premium $4.81 $1.61 $3.22
diesel $4.80 $1.60 $3.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.89 $0.41
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.74 $0.34
EV Truck/SUV 3.4 0 $1.19 $0.54

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 6, 2026

Origin

Upper Providence, PA

Evening in Upper Providence on Monday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

NE 5 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 6 at 6:59PM EDT until July 6 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 6 at 6:51PM EDT until July 6 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Coreze, PA

Evening in Coreze on Monday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

NE 5 to 10 mph 71% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 6 at 6:59PM EDT until July 6 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 6 at 6:51PM EDT until July 6 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

18m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway mileage. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles along West Chester Pike. You'll navigate using local roads like West Chester Pike, West Bishop Hollow Road, and Lawrence Road. The nature of this route means you'll be constantly adjusting your course, so staying attentive to navigation is key.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on West Chester Pike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near PA 3 / West Chester Pike.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (Lawrence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (West Eagle Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

446 ft 188 ft

Total Climb

393 ft

Total Descent

408 ft

Highest Point

446 ft

~3.7 mi in

Elevation Range

258 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on West Chester Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (Lawrence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (West Eagle Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coreze, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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