Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
New York, NY to Covington, KY step deck rate
$3,042step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.51
- Distance
- 675 mi
- Typical range
- $2,555–$3,528
- Transit
- 2 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
New York to Covington price history
- 3 months
- +8.7%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,361
- Fuel
- $681
- All-in estimate
- $3,042
Return trip
Covington → New York$3,713This direction runs 18% below the return trip. Leaving NY prices above the national average and arriving in KY prices below it.
New York to Covington by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,269 | $3.36 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,707 | $4.01 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,783 | $4.12 | |
| Step deck | $3,042 | $4.51 | |
| Power only | $1,980 | $2.93 | |
| Hotshot | $1,493 | $2.21 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,473 | $2.18 | |
| Sprinter van | $908 | $1.34 |
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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 New York
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $9,238 | $3.18 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,257 | $3.85 |
| Houston, TX | $5,893 | $3.52 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $8,994 | $3.56 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,437 | $15.80 |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,469 | $3.46 |
| San Diego, CA | $9,128 | $3.19 |
| Dallas, TX | $5,723 | $3.54 |
More lanes into Covington
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,615 | $4.73 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,261 | $7.51 |
| Houston, TX | $3,963 | $3.78 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,174 | $2.78 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,479 | $4.17 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,472 | $3.66 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,431 | $4.74 |
| Dallas, TX | $3,684 | $3.86 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from New York, NY to Covington, KY?
A Step deck from New York, NY to Covington, KY is estimated at $3,042 all-in in October 2026, or $4.51 a mile over about 675 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,555 and $3,528.
How far is New York, NY from Covington, KY by truck?
About 675 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 2 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $681 of the $3,042 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,361 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Covington, KY to New York, NY?
The reverse direction is estimated at $3,713, which makes New York, NY to Covington, KY 18% 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 →