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

New York, New York → Atlanta, Georgia · 870 miles

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

Current Rate Benchmarks

FTL Dry Van

$2.75

Range: $2.30–$3.50/mile

Before fuel surcharge (~22% FSC)

LTL (Class 70)

$30.00

Range: $NaN–$NaN/cwt

Before fuel surcharge

FTL Transit Time

1–2 days

870 mile corridor

Standard single-driver service

Fuel Surcharge

22%

Applied to linehaul rate

Source: EIA weekly diesel avg

Lane Profile

Route	New York, New York → Atlanta, Georgia
Distance	870 miles
Lane Type	long haul
Lane Direction	⚖️ Balanced (strong bi-directional demand)
Peak Season	Q4 holiday, Q2 auto/retail
Active Carriers	~590 carriers serving this lane

Market Context & Analysis

New York to Atlanta is a major East Coast artery connecting the nation's largest metro with the Southeast's logistics capital. Consumer goods, retail, and business services freight dominate. The I-85/I-95 corridor is one of the busiest in the US with excellent carrier availability.

Shipper Tips for This Lane

I-95 congestion through DC/Baltimore area adds 2-3 hours to transit — plan for 2-day minimum. Northeast urban delivery surcharges add cost in NYC origin. Consider departure timing to avoid peak I-95 congestion.

How to Calculate Total FTL Cost

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

All-in cost estimate: 870 miles × $2.75/mile = $2,393 base + fuel surcharge (~22%) = ~$24,456 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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