Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
Tahir Xəlfə
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Providence, PA and Coreze, PA.
Start on West Bishop Hollow Road
Turn right onto PA 3
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
Turn left onto West Eagle Road
Turn left onto St Denis Lane
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto West Eagle Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto St Denis Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$3.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| premium | $5.24 | $1.75 | $3.51 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Upper Providence on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Afternoon in Coreze on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
393 ft
Total Descent
408 ft
Highest Point
446 ft
~3.7 mi in
Elevation Range
258 ft
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.
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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