Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC power only rate
$1,369power only
+5.7% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.36
- Distance
- 408 mi
- Typical range
- $1,191–$1,547
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Philadelphia to Durham price history
- 3 months
- +14.3%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +32.8%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $994
- Fuel
- $375
- All-in estimate
- $1,369
Return trip
Durham → Philadelphia$1,470This direction runs 7% below the return trip. Leaving PA prices below the national average and arriving in NC prices above it.
Philadelphia to Durham by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,590 | $3.90 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $1,898 | $4.65 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,980 | $4.85 | |
| Step deck | $2,169 | $5.32 | |
| Power only | $1,369 | $3.36 | |
| Hotshot | $1,032 | $2.53 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,025 | $2.51 | |
| Sprinter van | $636 | $1.56 |
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More lanes from Philadelphia
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $769 | $8.45 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,510 | $1.95 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,799 | $2.29 |
| Houston, TX | $3,377 | $2.13 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,323 | $2.17 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,741 | $2.10 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,438 | $1.95 |
| Dallas, TX | $3,278 | $2.14 |
More lanes into Durham
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,756 | $3.54 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $9,263 | $3.53 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,813 | $3.84 |
| Houston, TX | $3,343 | $2.71 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,567 | $2.06 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,821 | $2.65 |
| San Diego, CA | $9,078 | $3.53 |
| Dallas, TX | $3,327 | $2.71 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC?
A Power only from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC is estimated at $1,369 all-in in October 2026, or $3.36 a mile over about 408 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,191 and $1,547.
How far is Philadelphia, PA from Durham, NC by truck?
About 408 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 $375 of the $1,369 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $994 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,470, which makes Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC 7% 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 →