Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
South Plainfield, NJ to Philadelphia, PA power only rate
$742power only
+5.5% from last month
- Per mile
- $11.59
- Distance
- 64 mi
- Typical range
- $645–$838
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
South Plainfield to Philadelphia price history
- 3 months
- +14.0%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +33.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $683
- Fuel
- $59
- All-in estimate
- $742
Return trip
Philadelphia → South Plainfield$658This direction runs 13% above the return trip. Leaving NJ prices above the national average and arriving in PA prices above it.
South Plainfield to Philadelphia by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $905 | $14.14 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $1,084 | $16.93 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,191 | $18.60 | |
| Step deck | $1,317 | $20.58 | |
| Power only | $742 | $11.59 | |
| Hotshot | $557 | $8.71 | |
| 26' box truck | $568 | $8.88 | |
| Sprinter van | $362 | $5.65 |
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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 South Plainfield
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $6,192 | $2.16 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,059 | $2.51 |
| Houston, TX | $3,868 | $2.35 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6,000 | $2.40 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,266 | $2.32 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,116 | $2.16 |
| Dallas, TX | $3,748 | $2.36 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $3,581 | $3.72 |
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 South Plainfield, NJ to Philadelphia, PA?
A Power only from South Plainfield, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is estimated at $742 all-in in October 2026, or $11.59 a mile over about 64 mi. Quotes typically land between $645 and $838.
How far is South Plainfield, NJ from Philadelphia, PA by truck?
About 64 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 $59 of the $742 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $683 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Philadelphia, PA to South Plainfield, NJ?
The reverse direction is estimated at $658, which makes South Plainfield, NJ to Philadelphia, PA 13% 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 →