Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
South Pasadena, CA to Philadelphia, PA step deck rate
$15,325step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $5.45
- Distance
- 2,813 mi
- Typical range
- $12,873–$17,777
- Transit
- 6 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
South Pasadena to Philadelphia price history
- 3 months
- +8.8%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +25.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $12,488
- Fuel
- $2,837
- All-in estimate
- $15,325
Return trip
Philadelphia → South Pasadena$7,975This direction runs 92% above the return trip. Leaving CA prices above the national average and arriving in PA prices above it.
South Pasadena to Philadelphia by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $11,804 | $4.20 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $14,057 | $5.00 | |
| 48' flatbed | $14,096 | $5.01 | |
| Step deck | $15,325 | $5.45 | |
| Power only | $10,525 | $3.74 | |
| Hotshot | $7,948 | $2.83 | |
| 26' box truck | $7,751 | $2.76 | |
| Sprinter van | $4,722 | $1.68 |
Live market check
Get live dry van quotes on this lane
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 South Pasadena
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $16,471 | $5.71 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,904 | $4.35 |
| Houston, TX | $7,619 | $4.73 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,031 | $7.34 |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,821 | $4.84 |
| San Diego, CA | $1,641 | $13.02 |
| Dallas, TX | $7,005 | $4.81 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $16,403 | $6.50 |
More lanes into Philadelphia
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,437 | $15.80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $15,414 | $5.44 |
| Chicago, IL | $4,827 | $6.13 |
| Houston, TX | $6,535 | $4.12 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,782 | $3.18 |
| San Antonio, TX | $7,211 | $4.05 |
| San Diego, CA | $15,217 | $5.45 |
| Dallas, TX | $6,351 | $4.15 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from South Pasadena, CA to Philadelphia, PA?
A Step deck from South Pasadena, CA to Philadelphia, PA is estimated at $15,325 all-in in October 2026, or $5.45 a mile over about 2,813 mi. Quotes typically land between $12,873 and $17,777.
How far is South Pasadena, CA from Philadelphia, PA by truck?
About 2,813 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 $2,837 of the $15,325 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $12,488 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Philadelphia, PA to South Pasadena, CA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $7,975, which makes South Pasadena, 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 →