Raleigh to Atlanta Freight Rates & Lane Guide (2024)

Raleigh, North Carolina → Atlanta, Georgia · 400 miles

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

Current Rate Benchmarks

FTL Dry Van
$3.00
Range: $2.40–$3.80/mile
Before fuel surcharge (~22% FSC)
LTL (Class 70)
$32.00
Range: $NaN–$NaN/cwt
Before fuel surcharge
FTL Transit Time
1 day
400 mile corridor
Standard single-driver service
Fuel Surcharge
22%
Applied to linehaul rate
Source: EIA weekly diesel avg

Lane Profile

RouteRaleigh, North Carolina → Atlanta, Georgia
Distance400 miles
Lane Typeregional
Lane Direction⚖️ Balanced (strong bi-directional demand)
Peak SeasonQ4 holiday, Q2 tech product launches
Active Carriers~360 carriers serving this lane

Market Context & Analysis

Raleigh to Atlanta connects the Research Triangle's technology and biotech economy with Atlanta's Southeast distribution hub. Technology hardware, biotech supplies, and consumer goods dominate. Raleigh's rapidly growing tech sector (IBM, Cisco, SAS, Red Hat) generates increasing outbound freight demand.

Shipper Tips for This Lane

Growing tech economy in Research Triangle creates increasing demand — book ahead during Q1 and Q2 product cycles. Atlanta's Hartsfield hub enables efficient air-ground integration for time-sensitive tech freight.

How to Calculate Total FTL Cost

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

All-in cost estimate: 400 miles × $3.00/mile = $1,200 base + fuel surcharge (~22%) = ~$12,266 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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