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Trip from Coreze, PA to Fairview, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

12.2 mi

20 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m ★

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

Downtown Coreze, PA, PA

Coreze, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coreze, PA to Fairview, PA covers 12.2 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mid-County Expressway, Lawrence Road, East Eagle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 21m highway drive covering 12.2 miles, with most of the trip on Mid-County Expressway and Lawrence Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 8 miles on Mid-County Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mid-County Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

325 ft 14 ft

Total Climb

217 ft

Total Descent

467 ft

Highest Point

325 ft

~0.9 mi in

Elevation Range

312 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mid-County Expressway and Lawrence Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mrs. Deangelo DR.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mrs. Deangelo DR): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mrs. Deangelo DR

Turn right onto Mrs. Deangelo DR

Navigation decision point

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

Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 476 South: Chester
7
10.9 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward MacDade Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1 Toward MacDade Boulevard
8
11.2 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MacDade Boulevard East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MacDade Boulevard East

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Coreze, PA to Fairview, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Macdade Boulevard East along the way.

Macdade Boulevard East

11.2 mi in | ~18m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mid-County Expressway 8 mi 10m
Lawrence Road 1.1 mi 2m
East Eagle Road 1.1 mi 2m
Macdade Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
West Chester Pike 0.4 mi <1m
Fairview Road 0.4 mi <1m
Essex Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Mrs. Deangelo DR <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mid-County Expressway — 8 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

127 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Mrs. Deangelo DR

367 ft · 29 sec · Mrs. Deangelo DR
3

At end of road, turn right onto East Eagle Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Eagle Road
4

Turn right onto Lawrence Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road
5

Turn right onto PA 3

0.4 mi · 45 sec · West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 476

8.0 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 1 Toward MacDade Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

342 ft · 10 sec
Toward MacDade Boulevard East Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Macdade Boulevard
11

Turn right onto Fairview Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Fairview Road
12

Turn right onto Essex Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Essex Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Essex Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.02 one way

$4.05 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.22 $4.43
premium $4.93 $2.37 $4.73
diesel $5.61 $2.69 $5.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.7 0 $1.28 $0.59
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.07 $0.49
EV Truck/SUV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Coreze, PA

Morning in Coreze on Friday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairview, PA

Morning in Fairview on Friday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

2 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

21m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Coreze, PA to Fairview, PA covers 12.2 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mid-County Expressway, Lawrence Road, East Eagle Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Coreze, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mrs. Deangelo DR): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Coreze, PA to Fairview, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Macdade Boulevard East along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 14 ft to 325 ft elevation with about 217 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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