Orlando to Jacksonville Truck Dispatch
Freight route from Orlando, FL to Jacksonville, FL (140 miles). JAXPORT's expanded container capacity and Southeast Toyota's new facility add real freight volume.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Orlando to Jacksonville?
Orlando to Jacksonville is a 140-mile lane paying about $371 - $427 per load, near $2.65 - $3.05 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, JAXPORT-connected freight and industrial equipment.
- Distance
- 140 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $371 - $427
- Rate per mile
- $2.65 - $3.05
- Transit time
- Same day / 2-3 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 10-15%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for a short, high-rate-per-mile Florida lane. See our dispatch fee structure.
Orlando to Jacksonville
Orlando to Jacksonville is a 140-mile, roughly 2.5-hour run north on I-95 or the Florida Turnpike, feeding one of the fastest-growing ports on the East Coast. JAXPORT moved 1,388,841 TEUs in 2025, a 4% increase over 2024, and its recently completed $72 million SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal modernization has more than doubled the port's total annual container capacity to roughly 2 million TEUs.
Origin
Orlando, FL
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Distance
140 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 2-3 hrs
Average Rate
$371 - $427
Rate per Mile
$2.65 - $3.05
140-mile lane, about 2.5 hours on I-95 or Florida's Turnpike
JAXPORT moved 1,388,841 TEUs in 2025, a 4% increase over 2024
A $72 million SSA Jacksonville terminal modernization completed in 2025 doubled the port's total capacity to about 2 million TEUs
Orlando to Jacksonville: route facts a driver should know
JAXPORT is Florida's largest port by volume
JAXPORT handled 1,388,841 TEUs in 2025, up 4% from 2024, making it Florida's largest port by container volume and the 14th-largest in the country. It also moved over 506,000 vehicle units in 2025, putting it among the top US gateways for imported cars.
Source: JAXPORT statistics. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Florida runs 20 weigh stations statewide
Florida operates 20 fixed weigh stations statewide, 10 with weigh-in-motion technology and 10 static, plus mobile units with portable scales. The Florida Highway Patrol and FDOT's Motor Carrier Size and Weight program run over 20 million weight checks a year.
Source: Florida Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Size and Weight. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Orlando to Jacksonville?
About $123.63 this week. The lane is 140 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 22 gallons, and diesel is averaging $5.74 a gallon on this lane (week of October 19, 2026). The U.S. average diesel price is up 10 cents this week.
An estimate. It uses EIA's weekly average for this region, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 140 mi
- Diesel needed
- 22 gal
- Price used
- $5.74/gal
- Fuel cost
- $123.63
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, JAXPORT-connected freight and industrial equipment fill the trailers heading north.
- Containerized Cargo
- Automotive
- Consumer Goods
What makes the Orlando to Jacksonville lane difficult?
Port expansion construction at Blount Island can occasionally affect terminal operations through 2026
Port expansion construction at Blount Island can occasionally affect terminal operations through 2026.
A short-to-medium lane keeps per-load rates in a tighter range
A short-to-medium lane keeps per-load rates in a tighter range.
Hurricane season (June-November) can disrupt Northeast Florida delivery schedules
Hurricane season (June-November) can disrupt Northeast Florida delivery schedules.
What freight moves on the Orlando to Jacksonville lane?
What travels between Orlando and Jacksonville, and why JAXPORT's rapid growth matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Containerized Cargo
- •Automotive
- •Consumer Goods
Secondary Commodities
- •Port import-connected freight (JAXPORT)
- •Consumer goods
- •Industrial equipment
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday import surge)
- •Port-connected freight (steady, growing)
- •Hurricane-prep and resupply freight (June-November)
When is the Orlando to Jacksonville lane busiest?
Import timing and hurricane season both shape this lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays as import volume normalizes.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Import-connected freight climbs sharply ahead of the holidays.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday import season
- •Hurricane-season disruption risk (June-November)
- •Steady port-connected freight year-round
Hurricane Risk?
Real on the Jacksonville end; Atlantic hurricane season (June-November) can disrupt port operations and this route.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
Freight here stays fairly steady through the year, tracking JAXPORT's overall growth. Vehicle-import cycles can create small bumps depending on the season.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Orlando to Jacksonville lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need a storm contingency.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
Same-day to 1-2 days out is typical for this haul.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical JAXPORT import-connected freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a fixed delivery date during an active hurricane without a contingency plan.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Orlando to Jacksonville
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JAXPORT's status as Florida's biggest port by volume means steady drayage and import-linked freight on this lane.
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Auto-hauler freight is worth asking about too, since JAXPORT is one of the top US gateways for imported vehicles.
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This is a short, roughly 140-mile run, so it pairs well with a same-day return load.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Orlando to Jacksonville lane?
JAXPORT's rapid capacity growth makes a southbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Jacksonville, FL
- •Regional distribution hubs near Jacksonville
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 10-15%
With JAXPORT's total capacity doubling to about 2 million TEUs, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •JAXPORT's inbound container volume reaching Central Florida markets keeps southbound freight into Orlando readily available. The port also serves 98 million consumers within a day's drive.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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JAXPORT's size gives you real backhaul options, especially drayage and container freight heading back toward Orlando.
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Auto-transport backhauls are worth checking given Jacksonville's vehicle-import volume.
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This lane is short enough to plan a same-day round trip if the timing lines up.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Orlando to Jacksonville lane?
Four notes before this Northeast Florida run.
Check current JAXPORT terminal status given the ongoing Blount Island clearance project through 2026.
This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return load.
Check hurricane advisories before running this lane June through November.
Build in extra time for I-95 congestion through the Jacksonville metro.
JAXPORT is Florida's largest port by container volume, so it's worth building a relationship with drayage brokers who work that terminal.
Orlando to Jacksonville Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, JAXPORT's growth, and hurricane season.
The lane data shows about $371 - $427 per load, or $2.65 - $3.05 a mile, across 140 miles.
It moved 1,388,841 TEUs in 2025, a 4% increase over 2024, with a recent terminal modernization doubling its total capacity to about 2 million TEUs.
About 2.5 hours for the 140 miles on I-95 or Florida's Turnpike.
Reasonably, given the port's rapid capacity growth and expansion projects through 2026.
Other Florida freight lanes we dispatch
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Local resources
Dry Van owner-operator, Southeast: +$2,550/week after moving to $2.85/mi on automotive parts / retail / beverage freight.
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