Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
La Mesa, CA to Philadelphia, PA step deck rate
$15,187step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $5.45
- Distance
- 2,785 mi
- Typical range
- $12,757–$17,617
- Transit
- 6 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
La Mesa to Philadelphia price history
- 3 months
- +8.6%
- 1 year
- +18.5%
- 5 years
- +25.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $12,379
- Fuel
- $2,808
- All-in estimate
- $15,187
Return trip
Philadelphia → La Mesa$7,904This direction runs 92% above the return trip. Leaving CA prices above the national average and arriving in PA prices above it.
La Mesa to Philadelphia by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $11,696 | $4.20 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $13,929 | $5.00 | |
| 48' flatbed | $13,969 | $5.02 | |
| Step deck | $15,187 | $5.45 | |
| Power only | $10,428 | $3.74 | |
| Hotshot | $7,875 | $2.83 | |
| 26' box truck | $7,680 | $2.76 | |
| Sprinter van | $4,679 | $1.68 |
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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 La Mesa
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $16,347 | $5.72 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,691 | $12.16 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,844 | $4.36 |
| Houston, TX | $7,276 | $4.77 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,734 | $7.97 |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,450 | $4.90 |
| Dallas, TX | $6,725 | $4.85 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $15,996 | $6.52 |
More lanes into Philadelphia
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,437 | $15.80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $15,414 | $5.44 |
| Chicago, IL | $4,827 | $6.13 |
| Houston, TX | $6,535 | $4.12 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,782 | $3.18 |
| San Antonio, TX | $7,211 | $4.05 |
| San Diego, CA | $15,217 | $5.45 |
| Dallas, TX | $6,351 | $4.15 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from La Mesa, CA to Philadelphia, PA?
A Step deck from La Mesa, CA to Philadelphia, PA is estimated at $15,187 all-in in October 2026, or $5.45 a mile over about 2,785 mi. Quotes typically land between $12,757 and $17,617.
How far is La Mesa, CA from Philadelphia, PA by truck?
About 2,785 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 $2,808 of the $15,187 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $12,379 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Philadelphia, PA to La Mesa, CA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $7,904, which makes La Mesa, CA to Philadelphia, PA 92% 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 →