Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
South San Francisco, CA to Philadelphia, PA step deck rate
$16,103step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $5.42
- Distance
- 2,971 mi
- Typical range
- $13,527–$18,680
- Transit
- 7 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
South San Francisco to Philadelphia price history
- 3 months
- +8.6%
- 1 year
- +18.6%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $13,107
- Fuel
- $2,996
- All-in estimate
- $16,103
Return trip
Philadelphia → South San Francisco$8,380This direction runs 92% above the return trip. Leaving CA prices above the national average and arriving in PA prices above it.
South San Francisco to Philadelphia by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $12,412 | $4.18 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $14,780 | $4.97 | |
| 48' flatbed | $14,813 | $4.99 | |
| Step deck | $16,103 | $5.42 | |
| Power only | $11,072 | $3.73 | |
| Hotshot | $8,362 | $2.81 | |
| 26' box truck | $8,153 | $2.74 | |
| Sprinter van | $4,965 | $1.67 |
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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 San Francisco
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $17,247 | $5.69 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,682 | $6.77 |
| Chicago, IL | $9,440 | $4.32 |
| Houston, TX | $8,900 | $4.61 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,500 | $5.94 |
| San Antonio, TX | $8,162 | $4.67 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,188 | $6.05 |
| Dallas, TX | $8,158 | $4.67 |
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 San Francisco, CA to Philadelphia, PA?
A Step deck from South San Francisco, CA to Philadelphia, PA is estimated at $16,103 all-in in October 2026, or $5.42 a mile over about 2,971 mi. Quotes typically land between $13,527 and $18,680.
How far is South San Francisco, CA from Philadelphia, PA 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 $16,103 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $13,107 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Philadelphia, PA to South San Francisco, CA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $8,380, which makes South San Francisco, 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 →