Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Philadelphia, PA to Elizabeth, NJ power only rate
$692power only
+5.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $8.76
- Distance
- 79 mi
- Typical range
- $602–$782
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Philadelphia to Elizabeth price history
- 3 months
- +14.0%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +32.8%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $619
- Fuel
- $73
- All-in estimate
- $692
Return trip
Elizabeth → Philadelphia$780This direction runs 11% below the return trip. Leaving PA prices below the national average and arriving in NJ prices above it.
Philadelphia to Elizabeth by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $840 | $10.63 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $1,006 | $12.74 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,100 | $13.93 | |
| Step deck | $1,217 | $15.40 | |
| Power only | $692 | $8.76 | |
| Hotshot | $520 | $6.58 | |
| 26' box truck | $529 | $6.69 | |
| Sprinter van | $336 | $4.25 |
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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 Elizabeth
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,598 | $3.67 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,253 | $3.91 |
| Houston, TX | $4,524 | $2.73 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,355 | $2.13 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,990 | $2.69 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,469 | $3.68 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,388 | $2.74 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $2,327 | $2.38 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Philadelphia, PA to Elizabeth, NJ?
A Power only from Philadelphia, PA to Elizabeth, NJ is estimated at $692 all-in in October 2026, or $8.76 a mile over about 79 mi. Quotes typically land between $602 and $782.
How far is Philadelphia, PA from Elizabeth, NJ 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 $73 of the $692 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $619 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Elizabeth, NJ to Philadelphia, PA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $780, which makes Philadelphia, PA to Elizabeth, NJ 11% 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 →