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

New York, New York → Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · 95 miles

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

Current Rate Benchmarks

FTL Dry Van
$5.20
Range: $4.00–$6.50/mile
Before fuel surcharge (~22% FSC)
LTL (Class 70)
$55.00
Range: $NaN–$NaN/cwt
Before fuel surcharge
FTL Transit Time
1 day
95 mile corridor
Standard single-driver service
Fuel Surcharge
22%
Applied to linehaul rate
Source: EIA weekly diesel avg

Lane Profile

RouteNew York, New York → Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Distance95 miles
Lane Typeregional
Lane Direction⚖️ Balanced (strong bi-directional demand)
Peak SeasonQ4 holiday, Q1 pharmaceutical launches
Active Carriers~310 carriers serving this lane

Market Context & Analysis

New York to Philadelphia is a short Northeast corridor between two major East Coast metros. Very short distance but extremely high per-mile rates due to urban delivery complexity, toll costs (NJ Turnpike, Delaware Memorial Bridge), and Northeast driver scarcity. Pharmaceutical, financial, and retail goods dominate.

Shipper Tips for This Lane

Urban delivery surcharges in both NYC and Philly are significant — budget for these. Toll costs on NJ Turnpike add $40-80 per trip. LTL with next-day delivery is standard and often preferred over FTL for this distance.

How to Calculate Total FTL Cost

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

All-in cost estimate: 95 miles × $5.20/mile = $494 base + fuel surcharge (~22%) = ~$5,050 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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