Origin
Upper Providence, PA
Morning in Upper Providence on Friday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Providence, PA to Morgan, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 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 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upper Providence, PA
Michael Taccetta
Morgan, PA
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Providence, PA to Morgan, PA covers 7.3 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Pennell Road, Barren Road, West Bishop Hollow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on South Pennell Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 7.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Pennell Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Chapel Hill Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Upper Providence, PA to Morgan, PA is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Chapel Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Chapel Hill Road
Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
Navigation decision point
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Pennell Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Barren Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Bishop Hollow Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Concord Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Pennell Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chapel Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Pennell Road
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Providence, PA and Morgan, PA.
1
Start on West Bishop Hollow Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bishop Hollow Road
2
Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
152 ft
·
4 sec
·
Chapel Hill Road
3
Continue on Barren Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Barren Road
4
Continue on PA 452
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Pennell Road
5
Continue on PA 452
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Pennell Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Concord Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
7
Turn left
150 ft
·
10 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
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
Morgan, PA
Morning in Morgan on Friday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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 Upper Providence, PA to Morgan, PA covers 7.3 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Pennell Road, Barren Road, West Bishop Hollow Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Upper Providence, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.21 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.
The drive from Upper Providence, PA to Morgan, PA is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Chapel Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Upper Providence, PA to Morgan, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Independence 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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