Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA step deck rate
$8,380step deck
+3.3% from last month
- Per mile
- $2.82
- Distance
- 2,971 mi
- Typical range
- $7,039–$9,721
- Transit
- 7 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Philadelphia to South San Francisco price history
- 3 months
- +8.5%
- 1 year
- +18.5%
- 5 years
- +24.8%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $5,384
- Fuel
- $2,996
- All-in estimate
- $8,380
Return trip
South San Francisco → Philadelphia$16,103This direction runs 48% below the return trip. Leaving PA prices below the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
Philadelphia to South San Francisco by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $6,459 | $2.17 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $7,692 | $2.59 | |
| 48' flatbed | $7,709 | $2.59 | |
| Step deck | $8,380 | $2.82 | |
| Power only | $5,762 | $1.94 | |
| Hotshot | $4,351 | $1.46 | |
| 26' box truck | $4,243 | $1.43 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,584 | $0.87 |
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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 South San Francisco
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $9,616 | $3.17 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,682 | $6.77 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,652 | $3.96 |
| Houston, TX | $6,060 | $3.14 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,344 | $3.09 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,557 | $3.18 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,188 | $6.05 |
| Dallas, TX | $5,554 | $3.18 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA?
A Step deck from Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA is estimated at $8,380 all-in in October 2026, or $2.82 a mile over about 2,971 mi. Quotes typically land between $7,039 and $9,721.
How far is Philadelphia, PA from South San Francisco, CA by truck?
About 2,971 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 7 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $2,996 of the $8,380 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $5,384 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from South San Francisco, CA to Philadelphia, PA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $16,103, which makes Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA 48% 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 →