Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Winston-Salem, NC to Norfolk, VA power only rate
$1,205power only
+5.7% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.43
- Distance
- 272 mi
- Typical range
- $1,048–$1,361
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Winston-Salem to Norfolk price history
- 3 months
- +14.2%
- 1 year
- +25.1%
- 5 years
- +33.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $955
- Fuel
- $250
- All-in estimate
- $1,205
Return trip
Norfolk → Winston-Salem$1,161This direction runs 4% above the return trip. Leaving NC prices below the national average and arriving in VA prices above it.
Winston-Salem to Norfolk by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,414 | $5.20 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $1,690 | $6.21 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,786 | $6.56 | |
| Step deck | $1,961 | $7.21 | |
| Power only | $1,205 | $4.43 | |
| Hotshot | $907 | $3.33 | |
| 26' box truck | $906 | $3.33 | |
| Sprinter van | $566 | $2.08 |
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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 Winston-Salem
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,888 | $3.44 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,009 | $1.98 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,589 | $2.40 |
| Houston, TX | $2,591 | $2.25 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,716 | $2.21 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,586 | $3.46 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,979 | $2.19 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,908 | $1.98 |
More lanes into Norfolk
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,526 | $4.51 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,882 | $3.90 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,424 | $4.16 |
| Houston, TX | $4,198 | $2.95 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,425 | $2.27 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,170 | $4.48 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,727 | $2.90 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,694 | $3.91 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Winston-Salem, NC to Norfolk, VA?
A Power only from Winston-Salem, NC to Norfolk, VA is estimated at $1,205 all-in in October 2026, or $4.43 a mile over about 272 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,048 and $1,361.
How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Norfolk, VA by truck?
About 272 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 $250 of the $1,205 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $955 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Norfolk, VA to Winston-Salem, NC?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,161, which makes Winston-Salem, NC to Norfolk, VA 4% 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 →