Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Charlotte, NC to Chester, PA power only rate
$1,722power only
+5.7% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.33
- Distance
- 517 mi
- Typical range
- $1,498–$1,946
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Charlotte to Chester price history
- 3 months
- +14.0%
- 1 year
- +24.8%
- 5 years
- +32.7%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,247
- Fuel
- $475
- All-in estimate
- $1,722
Return trip
Chester → Charlotte$1,605This direction runs 7% above the return trip. Leaving NC prices below the national average and arriving in PA prices above it.
Charlotte to Chester by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,987 | $3.84 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,371 | $4.59 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,456 | $4.75 | |
| Step deck | $2,687 | $5.20 | |
| Power only | $1,722 | $3.33 | |
| Hotshot | $1,298 | $2.51 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,285 | $2.49 | |
| Sprinter van | $795 | $1.54 |
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The index is an estimate. For a price you can act on, ask connected freight providers for a live 53' dry van rate, or send the load details and get quoted for any truck type.
More lanes from Charlotte
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,078 | $3.31 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,960 | $1.98 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,646 | $2.37 |
| Houston, TX | $2,476 | $2.27 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,654 | $2.22 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,769 | $3.29 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,870 | $2.20 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,852 | $1.98 |
More lanes into Chester
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $875 | $7.89 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,539 | $3.74 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,134 | $4.04 |
| Houston, TX | $4,370 | $2.79 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,298 | $2.18 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,848 | $2.75 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,397 | $3.75 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,245 | $2.80 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Charlotte, NC to Chester, PA?
A Power only from Charlotte, NC to Chester, PA is estimated at $1,722 all-in in October 2026, or $3.33 a mile over about 517 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,498 and $1,946.
How far is Charlotte, NC from Chester, PA by truck?
About 517 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 $475 of the $1,722 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,247 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Chester, PA to Charlotte, NC?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,605, which makes Charlotte, NC to Chester, PA 7% more expensive. 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 →