Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Philadelphia, PA to Thornton, CO power only rate
$5,240power only
+5.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $2.83
- Distance
- 1,854 mi
- Typical range
- $4,558–$5,921
- Transit
- 4 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Philadelphia to Thornton price history
- 3 months
- +14.1%
- 1 year
- +25.2%
- 5 years
- +32.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $3,535
- Fuel
- $1,705
- All-in estimate
- $5,240
Return trip
Thornton → Philadelphia$3,915This direction runs 34% above the return trip. Leaving PA prices below the national average and arriving in CO prices above it.
Philadelphia to Thornton by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $5,901 | $3.18 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $7,029 | $3.79 | |
| 48' flatbed | $7,085 | $3.82 | |
| Step deck | $7,711 | $4.16 | |
| Power only | $5,240 | $2.83 | |
| Hotshot | $3,956 | $2.13 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,866 | $2.09 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,360 | $1.27 |
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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 Thornton
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,085 | $3.17 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,647 | $4.65 |
| Chicago, IL | $4,447 | $4.14 |
| Houston, TX | $3,390 | $3.25 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,013 | $2.89 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,153 | $3.30 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,602 | $4.66 |
| Dallas, TX | $2,715 | $3.44 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Philadelphia, PA to Thornton, CO?
A Power only from Philadelphia, PA to Thornton, CO is estimated at $5,240 all-in in October 2026, or $2.83 a mile over about 1,854 mi. Quotes typically land between $4,558 and $5,921.
How far is Philadelphia, PA from Thornton, CO by truck?
About 1,854 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 4 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $1,705 of the $5,240 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $3,535 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Thornton, CO to Philadelphia, PA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $3,915, which makes Philadelphia, PA to Thornton, CO 34% more expensive. 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 →