Charlotte to New York Freight Rates & Lane Guide (2024)

Charlotte, North Carolina → New York, New York · 625 miles

Last verified: March 31, 2026 Source: DAT Freight & Analytics

Current Rate Benchmarks

FTL Dry Van
$2.85
Range: $2.30–$3.60/mile
Before fuel surcharge (~22% FSC)
LTL (Class 70)
$31.00
Range: $NaN–$NaN/cwt
Before fuel surcharge
FTL Transit Time
1–2 days
625 mile corridor
Standard single-driver service
Fuel Surcharge
22%
Applied to linehaul rate
Source: EIA weekly diesel avg

Lane Profile

RouteCharlotte, North Carolina → New York, New York
Distance625 miles
Lane Typelong haul
Lane Direction📈 Headhaul (higher demand, higher rates)
Peak SeasonQ4 holiday, Q2 banking/finance season
Active Carriers~440 carriers serving this lane

Market Context & Analysis

Charlotte to New York is a Southeast-to-Northeast corridor connecting the financial capital of the Southeast with the national financial hub. Banking technology, consumer goods, and retail merchandise dominate. Charlotte's rapid growth as a banking and tech hub drives increasing outbound freight demand northbound.

Shipper Tips for This Lane

I-95 through DC and Baltimore is one of the most congested freight routes in the US — plan 2-day transit. Charlotte's banking sector creates time-sensitive technology freight. Newark/NJ delivery adds surcharges vs. Manhattan delivery.

How to Calculate Total FTL Cost

The all-in FTL cost for this lane is calculated as:

All-in cost estimate: 625 miles × $2.85/mile = $1,781 base + fuel surcharge (~22%) = ~$18,208 all-in

This estimate excludes accessorial charges (liftgate, inside delivery, residential surcharges, detention, and driver layover). Use our landed cost calculator for a comprehensive total cost of ownership.

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