Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Charlotte, NC to Lancaster, PA power only rate
$1,662power only
+5.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.39
- Distance
- 491 mi
- Typical range
- $1,446–$1,878
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Charlotte to Lancaster price history
- 3 months
- +14.1%
- 1 year
- +25.0%
- 5 years
- +32.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,211
- Fuel
- $451
- All-in estimate
- $1,662
Return trip
Lancaster → Charlotte$1,548This direction runs 7% above the return trip. Leaving NC prices below the national average and arriving in PA prices above it.
Charlotte to Lancaster by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,920 | $3.91 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,291 | $4.67 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,377 | $4.84 | |
| Step deck | $2,602 | $5.30 | |
| Power only | $1,662 | $3.39 | |
| Hotshot | $1,253 | $2.55 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,241 | $2.53 | |
| Sprinter van | $768 | $1.56 |
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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 Lancaster
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $989 | $6.38 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,335 | $3.75 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,946 | $4.11 |
| Houston, TX | $4,262 | $2.80 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,183 | $2.18 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $690 | $9.45 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,731 | $2.76 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,197 | $3.75 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Charlotte, NC to Lancaster, PA?
A Power only from Charlotte, NC to Lancaster, PA is estimated at $1,662 all-in in October 2026, or $3.39 a mile over about 491 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,446 and $1,878.
How far is Charlotte, NC from Lancaster, PA by truck?
About 491 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 $451 of the $1,662 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,211 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Lancaster, PA to Charlotte, NC?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,548, which makes Charlotte, NC to Lancaster, 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 →