Origin
Upper Providence, PA
Afternoon in Upper Providence on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Providence, PA to Coreze, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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.
Upper Providence, PA
Michael Taccetta
Coreze, PA
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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 55 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
$1.41 one way
$2.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Coreze, PA
Afternoon in Coreze on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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