Lane · HOT · Oct 2026
Cincinnati, OH to Pittsburgh, PA hotshot rate
$1,184hotshot
+3.5% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.91
- Distance
- 303 mi
- Typical range
- $983–$1,385
- Transit
- 1 day
Hotshot · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Cincinnati to Pittsburgh price history
- 3 months
- +8.6%
- 1 year
- +18.9%
- 5 years
- +25.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $995
- Fuel
- $189
- All-in estimate
- $1,184
Return trip
Pittsburgh → Cincinnati$753This direction runs 57% above the return trip. Leaving OH prices above the national average and arriving in PA prices above it.
Cincinnati to Pittsburgh by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,840 | $6.07 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,198 | $7.25 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,314 | $7.64 | |
| Step deck | $2,540 | $8.38 | |
| Power only | $1,572 | $5.19 | |
| Hotshot | $1,184 | $3.91 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,181 | $3.90 | |
| Sprinter van | $736 | $2.43 |
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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 Cincinnati
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,113 | $3.14 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,337 | $1.93 |
| Chicago, IL | $899 | $3.05 |
| Houston, TX | $2,325 | $2.20 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,037 | $2.17 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,834 | $3.09 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,639 | $2.15 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,259 | $1.94 |
More lanes into Pittsburgh
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,173 | $3.14 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,205 | $2.85 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,682 | $3.45 |
| Houston, TX | $2,888 | $2.15 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,574 | $1.66 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $918 | $3.03 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,223 | $2.11 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,103 | $2.85 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Cincinnati, OH to Pittsburgh, PA?
A Hotshot from Cincinnati, OH to Pittsburgh, PA is estimated at $1,184 all-in in October 2026, or $3.91 a mile over about 303 mi. Quotes typically land between $983 and $1,385.
How far is Cincinnati, OH from Pittsburgh, PA by truck?
About 303 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 $189 of the $1,184 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $995 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Pittsburgh, PA to Cincinnati, OH?
The reverse direction is estimated at $753, which makes Cincinnati, OH to Pittsburgh, PA 57% 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 →