Lane · REEF · Oct 2026
Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA reefer rate
$1,134reefer
−0.3% from last month
- Per mile
- $14.36
- Distance
- 79 mi
- Typical range
- $987–$1,282
- Transit
- 1 day
Reefer · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Elizabeth to Philadelphia price history
- 3 months
- +1.8%
- 1 year
- +36.1%
- 5 years
- +3.6%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,053
- Fuel
- $81
- All-in estimate
- $1,134
Return trip
Philadelphia → Elizabeth$1,006This direction runs 13% above the return trip. Leaving NJ prices above the national average and arriving in PA prices above it.
Elizabeth to Philadelphia by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $947 | $11.99 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $1,134 | $14.36 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,241 | $15.70 | |
| Step deck | $1,372 | $17.36 | |
| Power only | $780 | $9.88 | |
| Hotshot | $586 | $7.42 | |
| 26' box truck | $596 | $7.55 | |
| Sprinter van | $379 | $4.80 |
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More lanes from Elizabeth
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,302 | $2.88 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,833 | $3.41 |
| Houston, TX | $5,238 | $3.16 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $8,063 | $3.21 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,768 | $3.11 |
| San Diego, CA | $8,202 | $2.88 |
| Dallas, TX | $5,083 | $3.17 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $4,908 | $5.03 |
More lanes into Philadelphia
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,193 | $13.11 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $14,139 | $4.99 |
| Chicago, IL | $4,315 | $5.48 |
| Houston, TX | $5,941 | $3.75 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,125 | $2.91 |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,569 | $3.69 |
| San Diego, CA | $13,956 | $5.00 |
| Dallas, TX | $5,770 | $3.77 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA?
A 53' refrigerated from Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is estimated at $1,134 all-in in October 2026, or $14.36 a mile over about 79 mi. Quotes typically land between $987 and $1,282.
How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Philadelphia, PA by truck?
About 79 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 $81 of the $1,134 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,053 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Philadelphia, PA to Elizabeth, NJ?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,006, which makes Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA 13% 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 →