Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Philadelphia, PA to Newport News, VA step deck rate
$1,890step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $7.41
- Distance
- 255 mi
- Typical range
- $1,588–$2,193
- Transit
- 1 day
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Philadelphia to Newport News price history
- 3 months
- +8.7%
- 1 year
- +18.6%
- 5 years
- +25.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,633
- Fuel
- $257
- All-in estimate
- $1,890
Return trip
Newport News → Philadelphia$1,956This direction runs 3% below the return trip. Leaving PA prices below the national average and arriving in VA prices above it.
Philadelphia to Newport News by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,360 | $5.33 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $1,625 | $6.37 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,720 | $6.75 | |
| Step deck | $1,890 | $7.41 | |
| Power only | $1,156 | $4.53 | |
| Hotshot | $870 | $3.41 | |
| 26' box truck | $870 | $3.41 | |
| Sprinter van | $544 | $2.13 |
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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 Philadelphia
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,342 | $14.74 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,021 | $2.83 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,741 | $3.48 |
| Houston, TX | $4,995 | $3.15 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,775 | $3.17 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,512 | $3.10 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,919 | $2.84 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,854 | $3.17 |
More lanes into Newport News
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,436 | $7.27 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $15,749 | $5.69 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,103 | $6.36 |
| Houston, TX | $6,185 | $4.38 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,873 | $3.32 |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,934 | $4.29 |
| San Diego, CA | $15,482 | $5.70 |
| Dallas, TX | $6,123 | $4.39 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Philadelphia, PA to Newport News, VA?
A Step deck from Philadelphia, PA to Newport News, VA is estimated at $1,890 all-in in October 2026, or $7.41 a mile over about 255 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,588 and $2,193.
How far is Philadelphia, PA from Newport News, VA by truck?
About 255 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 $257 of the $1,890 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,633 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,956, which makes Philadelphia, PA to Newport News, VA 3% 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 →