Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Boston, MA to Rochester, NY power only rate
$1,473power only
+5.5% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.67
- Distance
- 401 mi
- Typical range
- $1,282–$1,665
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Boston to Rochester price history
- 3 months
- +14.0%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +33.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,104
- Fuel
- $369
- All-in estimate
- $1,473
Return trip
Rochester → Boston$1,762This direction runs 16% below the return trip. Leaving MA prices below the national average and arriving in NY prices above it.
Boston to Rochester by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,711 | $4.27 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,043 | $5.09 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,132 | $5.32 | |
| Step deck | $2,336 | $5.83 | |
| Power only | $1,473 | $3.67 | |
| Hotshot | $1,110 | $2.77 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,103 | $2.75 | |
| Sprinter van | $684 | $1.71 |
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More lanes from Boston
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,060 | $4.71 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,766 | $1.88 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,126 | $2.11 |
| Houston, TX | $3,836 | $2.03 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,659 | $2.09 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,212 | $3.83 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,180 | $2.01 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,712 | $1.88 |
More lanes into Rochester
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,443 | $4.76 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,561 | $3.95 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,762 | $4.50 |
| Houston, TX | $4,657 | $2.93 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,325 | $2.30 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,272 | $4.25 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,098 | $2.89 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,463 | $3.95 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY?
A Power only from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY is estimated at $1,473 all-in in October 2026, or $3.67 a mile over about 401 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,282 and $1,665.
How far is Boston, MA from Rochester, NY by truck?
About 401 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 1 day of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $369 of the $1,473 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,104 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Rochester, NY to Boston, MA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,762, which makes Boston, MA to Rochester, NY 16% cheaper. Direction matters because trucks are scarcer leaving some markets than others.
Figures are estimates for a standard full load. Get a firm quote for this lane →