Atlanta to Jacksonville Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Atlanta, GA to Jacksonville, FL (345 miles). JAXPORT's container growth and Florida distribution network keep this I-95/I-75 corridor active.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Atlanta to Jacksonville?
Atlanta to Jacksonville is a 345-mile lane paying about $897 - $1,035 per load, near $2.60 - $3.00 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, import/export cargo and distribution freight.
- Distance
- 345 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $897 - $1,035
- Rate per mile
- $2.60 - $3.00
- Transit time
- 1 day
- Deadhead risk
- 20-25%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing and shift with fuel prices and JAXPORT's growing volume. See our dispatch fee structure.
Atlanta to Jacksonville
Atlanta to Jacksonville is a 345-mile, roughly 5.5-hour run south on I-75/I-10, ending at America's Logistics Center. JAXPORT processed 1,388,841 TEU in fiscal year 2025, and a $72 million SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal modernization completed in spring 2025 nearly doubled total capacity to about 2 million TEU a year, while Jacksonville itself is the only Florida city served by three interstate highways and three Class I railroads.
Origin
Atlanta, GA
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Distance
345 miles
Transit Time
1 day
Average Rate
$897 - $1,035
Rate per Mile
$2.60 - $3.00
345-mile lane, about 5.5 hours on I-75/I-10
JAXPORT processed 1,388,841 TEU in fiscal year 2025
A 2025 terminal modernization nearly doubled JAXPORT's capacity to about 2 million TEU a year
Atlanta 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, one of the top US gateways for imported cars.
Source: JAXPORT statistics. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Atlanta is headquarters to Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern, one of the country's major Class I railroads, is headquartered in Atlanta — useful context if this load connects to rail freight moving south toward Jacksonville's port.
Source: Metro Atlanta Chamber, key industries. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Atlanta to Jacksonville?
About $304.66 this week. The lane is 345 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 53 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
- 345 mi
- Diesel needed
- 53 gal
- Price used
- $5.74/gal
- Fuel cost
- $304.66
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, import/export cargo and distribution freight fill the trailers heading south.
- Containerized Cargo
- Consumer Goods
- Automotive
What makes the Atlanta to Jacksonville lane difficult?
Georgia and Florida stretches can see hurricane-season disruptions
Georgia and Florida stretches can see hurricane-season disruptions.
Port-area Jacksonville traffic can add time to a pickup
Port-area Jacksonville traffic can add time to a pickup.
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.
What freight moves on the Atlanta to Jacksonville lane?
What travels between Atlanta and Jacksonville, and why the port matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Containerized Cargo
- •Consumer Goods
- •Automotive
Secondary Commodities
- •JAXPORT import/export cargo
- •Warehouse and distribution freight
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Import/export cargo (tied to port volume)
- •Distribution freight (steady)
When is the Atlanta to Jacksonville lane busiest?
Port volume and hurricane season both shape this coastal lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays, cushioned by steady port-connected freight.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods and port import volume both climb from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Steady port import/export freight
- •Port import surges
Hurricane Risk?
Significant. Jacksonville sits directly on the Atlantic coast; check storm forecasts closely from June through November.
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 Atlanta to Jacksonville lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need a weather plan.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
1-2 days out is typical for this haul, more during hurricane season.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical JAXPORT drayage freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a fixed Jacksonville delivery during an active hurricane watch.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Atlanta 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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At 345 miles, this is a comfortable one-day run.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Atlanta to Jacksonville lane?
JAXPORT's growing volume makes a northbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the northbound load:
- •Jacksonville, FL
- •Regional distribution hubs near Jacksonville
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 20-25%
Jacksonville's triple interstate and triple Class I rail access give real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •JAXPORT's import/export volume is a real, though seasonal, backhaul source.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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JAXPORT's size gives you real backhaul options, especially drayage and container freight heading back toward Atlanta.
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Auto-transport backhauls are worth checking given Jacksonville's vehicle-import volume.
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Atlanta's own carrier density means backhaul competition, so book ahead if you can.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Atlanta to Jacksonville lane?
Three notes before this coastal Florida run.
Check Atlantic storm forecasts closely if running this lane between June and November.
Build extra time into a port-area Jacksonville pickup or delivery.
This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return load.
JAXPORT is Florida's largest port by container volume, so it's worth building a relationship with drayage brokers who work that terminal.
Atlanta to Jacksonville Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, JAXPORT, and hurricane season.
The lane data shows about $897 - $1,035 per load, or $2.60 - $3.00 a mile, across 345 miles.
It processed 1,388,841 TEU in fiscal year 2025, and a 2025 terminal modernization nearly doubled capacity to about 2 million TEU a year.
It's the only Florida city served by three interstate highways and three Class I railroads, with 175 million square feet of regional warehousing space.
Yes, generally, given JAXPORT's growing volume and the city's triple interstate/rail access.
Other Georgia freight lanes we dispatch
- Atlanta to Birmingham
- Atlanta to Columbus
- Atlanta to Kansas City
- Atlanta to Washington
- Atlanta to Chicago
- Atlanta to Dallas
Local resources
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