Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Charlotte, NC to San Mateo, CA step deck rate
$7,754step deck
+3.3% from last month
- Per mile
- $2.86
- Distance
- 2,707 mi
- Typical range
- $6,514–$8,995
- Transit
- 6 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Charlotte to San Mateo price history
- 3 months
- +8.3%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $5,024
- Fuel
- $2,730
- All-in estimate
- $7,754
Return trip
San Mateo → Charlotte$13,882This direction runs 44% below the return trip. Leaving NC prices below the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
Charlotte to San Mateo by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $5,970 | $2.21 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $7,109 | $2.63 | |
| 48' flatbed | $7,132 | $2.63 | |
| Step deck | $7,754 | $2.86 | |
| Power only | $5,321 | $1.97 | |
| Hotshot | $4,018 | $1.48 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,919 | $1.45 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,388 | $0.88 |
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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 | $3,205 | $5.11 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,241 | $2.89 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,525 | $3.63 |
| Houston, TX | $3,715 | $3.40 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6,825 | $3.25 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,753 | $5.13 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,275 | $3.28 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,086 | $2.89 |
More lanes into San Mateo
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $9,613 | $3.17 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,648 | $6.84 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,649 | $3.96 |
| Houston, TX | $6,044 | $3.14 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,328 | $3.10 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $8,378 | $2.82 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,541 | $3.18 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,153 | $6.09 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Charlotte, NC to San Mateo, CA?
A Step deck from Charlotte, NC to San Mateo, CA is estimated at $7,754 all-in in October 2026, or $2.86 a mile over about 2,707 mi. Quotes typically land between $6,514 and $8,995.
How far is Charlotte, NC from San Mateo, CA by truck?
About 2,707 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 6 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $2,730 of the $7,754 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $5,024 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Mateo, CA to Charlotte, NC?
The reverse direction is estimated at $13,882, which makes Charlotte, NC to San Mateo, CA 44% 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 →