Portland to Seattle Freight Rates & Lane Guide (2024)

Portland, Oregon → Seattle, Washington · 175 miles

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

Current Rate Benchmarks

FTL Dry Van
$4.20
Range: $3.30–$5.40/mile
Before fuel surcharge (~22% FSC)
LTL (Class 70)
$46.00
Range: $NaN–$NaN/cwt
Before fuel surcharge
FTL Transit Time
1 day
175 mile corridor
Standard single-driver service
Fuel Surcharge
22%
Applied to linehaul rate
Source: EIA weekly diesel avg

Lane Profile

RoutePortland, Oregon → Seattle, Washington
Distance175 miles
Lane Typeregional
Lane Direction⚖️ Balanced (strong bi-directional demand)
Peak SeasonQ4 holiday, Q1 tech releases
Active Carriers~320 carriers serving this lane

Market Context & Analysis

Portland to Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's primary regional corridor connecting two major West Coast tech and trade hubs. Short distance with high frequency makes this a premium per-mile lane. Port traffic from both Portland and Seattle adds import/export volume.

Shipper Tips for This Lane

High carrier availability on this short corridor. Consider dedicated shuttles for daily volume. Amazon and other tech companies drive strong freight demand in both cities.

How to Calculate Total FTL Cost

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

All-in cost estimate: 175 miles × $4.20/mile = $735 base + fuel surcharge (~22%) = ~$7,513 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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