Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Richmond, CA to Philadelphia, PA power only rate
$11,045power only
+5.7% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.73
- Distance
- 2,963 mi
- Typical range
- $9,609–$12,481
- Transit
- 6 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Richmond to Philadelphia price history
- 3 months
- +14.1%
- 1 year
- +25.2%
- 5 years
- +32.7%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $8,321
- Fuel
- $2,724
- All-in estimate
- $11,045
Return trip
Philadelphia → Richmond$5,748This direction runs 92% above the return trip. Leaving CA prices above the national average and arriving in PA prices above it.
Richmond to Philadelphia by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $12,381 | $4.18 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $14,743 | $4.98 | |
| 48' flatbed | $14,777 | $4.99 | |
| Step deck | $16,064 | $5.42 | |
| Power only | $11,045 | $3.73 | |
| Hotshot | $8,341 | $2.81 | |
| 26' box truck | $8,132 | $2.74 | |
| Sprinter van | $4,952 | $1.67 |
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More lanes from Richmond
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $11,831 | $3.91 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,736 | $4.20 |
| Chicago, IL | $6,420 | $2.95 |
| Houston, TX | $6,066 | $3.14 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,975 | $3.88 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,553 | $3.17 |
| San Diego, CA | $2,091 | $3.84 |
| Dallas, TX | $5,539 | $3.17 |
More lanes into Philadelphia
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $824 | $9.05 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,588 | $3.74 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,168 | $4.03 |
| Houston, TX | $4,419 | $2.79 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,328 | $2.17 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,894 | $2.75 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,449 | $3.74 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,289 | $2.80 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Richmond, CA to Philadelphia, PA?
A Power only from Richmond, CA to Philadelphia, PA is estimated at $11,045 all-in in October 2026, or $3.73 a mile over about 2,963 mi. Quotes typically land between $9,609 and $12,481.
How far is Richmond, CA from Philadelphia, PA by truck?
About 2,963 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 6 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $2,724 of the $11,045 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $8,321 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, CA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $5,748, which makes Richmond, CA to Philadelphia, PA 92% 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 →