Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach metro → Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell metro · 662 miles
| Route | Miami, Florida → Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Distance | 662 miles |
| Lane Type | regional |
| Lane Direction | 📈 Headhaul (higher demand, higher rates) |
| Peak Season | Q4 retail (Oct–Dec), Q1 Florida produce season (Jan–Mar) |
| Active Carriers | ~540 carriers serving this lane |
Miami to Atlanta is a key Southeast corridor with heavy Latin American import flow. Port of Miami and Port Everglades handle significant perishable and retail imports from Central/South America. The northbound headhaul (Miami→Atlanta) is significantly stronger than the southbound backhaul, which often prices as much as 25% lower.
Reefer demand is elevated year-round due to perishable imports. PortMiami operates 24/7 for container pickup. Consider cross-docking at Atlanta for distribution to the broader Southeast region. Seasonal agricultural reefer loads in Jan-Mar (Florida citrus, tomatoes) create tight capacity.
The following carriers maintain regular capacity on the Miami–Atlanta corridor:
The all-in FTL cost for this lane is calculated as:
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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