Manchester to Boston Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Manchester, NH to Boston, MA (55 miles). A very short corridor that LTL carriers often treat as a local delivery extension via I-93.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Manchester to Boston?
Manchester to Boston is a 55-mile lane paying about $151 - $176 per load, near $2.75 - $3.20 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods/e-commerce, air-cargo-connected freight and distribution-connected freight.
- Distance
- 55 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $151 - $176
- Rate per mile
- $2.75 - $3.20
- Transit time
- Same day / 1 hr
- Deadhead risk
- 10-15%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for a short, high-rate-per-mile lane. See our dispatch fee structure.
Manchester to Boston
Manchester to Boston is a 55-mile, roughly 1-hour run southeast on I-93, connecting New Hampshire's biggest air-cargo market to Massachusetts's biotech and port hub. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport recorded a record year for cargo in 2025, with Amazon Air, FedEx and UPS all operating terminals there, keeping steady freight flowing toward Boston's dense distribution network.
Origin
Manchester, NH
Destination
Boston, MA
Distance
55 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 1 hr
Average Rate
$151 - $176
Rate per Mile
$2.75 - $3.20
55-mile lane, about 1 hour on I-93
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport recorded a record year for air cargo in 2025
Amazon Air, FedEx and UPS all operate terminals at Manchester, including a 65,000-square-foot Amazon Air facility
Manchester to Boston: route facts a driver should know
DEKA Research anchors Manchester's historic Millyard
DEKA Research & Development, founded by inventor Dean Kamen, is headquartered in Manchester's historic Amoskeag Millyard buildings and employs over 1,000 engineers, technicians, and support staff. BAE Systems also runs a major defense engineering facility in Manchester as part of a 6,500-plus-employee New Hampshire footprint.
Source: Wikipedia, DEKA (company). Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Boston's port just handled its largest ship ever
Conley Terminal, the Port of Boston's only container terminal, grew 6% to 251,500 TEUs in 2024, the year it serviced the largest container ship ever to call there.
Source: Massport, 2024 year in review. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Manchester to Boston?
About $54.75 this week. The lane is 55 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 8 gallons, and diesel is averaging $6.47 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
- 55 mi
- Diesel needed
- 8 gal
- Price used
- $6.47/gal
- Fuel cost
- $54.75
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, air-cargo-connected freight and distribution-connected freight fill the trailers heading southeast.
- Consumer Goods
- Retail Distribution
- E-commerce/Parcel
What makes the Manchester to Boston lane difficult?
A very short lane keeps per-load rates in a tighter range
A very short lane keeps per-load rates in a tighter range.
Time-critical air-cargo-connected freight can require tight scheduling
Time-critical air-cargo-connected freight can require tight scheduling.
I-93 through the Manchester-Boston corridor can see periodic congestion
I-93 through the Manchester-Boston corridor can see periodic congestion.
What freight moves on the Manchester to Boston lane?
What travels between Manchester and Boston, and why the airport's record cargo growth matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Consumer Goods
- •Retail Distribution
- •E-commerce/Parcel
Secondary Commodities
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (Manchester-Boston Regional)
- •Consumer goods
- •Distribution-connected freight
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods and e-commerce (holiday surge)
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (steady, record growth)
- •Distribution-connected freight (steady)
When is the Manchester to Boston lane busiest?
The Q4 e-commerce and air-cargo peak drives this lane hard.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holiday e-commerce peak.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
E-commerce and air-cargo-connected freight climb sharply from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday e-commerce and air-cargo peak
- •Steady logistics freight year-round
- •Summer freight demand
Seasonal Strategy Summary
This lane runs steady year-round, without a major seasonal swing to plan around.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Manchester to Boston lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need tight scheduling.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
Same-day booking is typical for this short, fast-turning lane.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical air-cargo-connected freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a slow-season load in a competitive corridor without checking current rates.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Manchester to Boston
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At 55 miles, this is one of the shortest lanes we track, so more than one load a day is realistic.
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Engineering and specialized equipment freight is worth asking about given Manchester's DEKA and BAE Systems presence.
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Port-linked freight is worth checking on the Boston end too.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Manchester to Boston lane?
Boston's dense distribution network makes a northwestbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Boston, MA
- •Regional distribution hubs near Boston
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 10-15%
With Amazon Air, FedEx and UPS all operating terminals at Manchester, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •If Boston reloads are weak, work west to Worcester via I-90 or south toward Providence via I-93/I-95. For a northbound recovery, use I-93 back toward Concord/Manchester rather than deadheading deep into rural New Hampshire.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Boston's growing container port gives you real backhaul options.
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Manchester's manufacturing base, still its second-largest employer sector, keeps northbound loads flowing too.
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This lane is short enough to plan more than one trip a day.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Manchester to Boston lane?
Three notes before this air-cargo corridor run.
This lane pairs well with multiple turns in a single day.
Confirm scheduling windows before hauling freight connecting to Manchester's air-cargo network.
Build in a buffer for periodic I-93 congestion.
Manchester's manufacturing sector is still its second-biggest employer, right behind healthcare. Worth knowing for steady freight beyond the historic textile-town reputation.
Manchester to Boston Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Manchester's air-cargo growth, and market conditions.
The lane data shows about $151 - $176 per load, or $2.75 - $3.20 a mile, across 55 miles.
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport recorded a record year for air cargo in 2025, with Amazon Air, FedEx and UPS all operating terminals there.
About 1 hour for the 55 miles.
Reasonably, given Boston's dense distribution and biotech network.
Other New Hampshire freight lanes we dispatch
- Manchester to Portland
- Manchester to Charlotte
- Manchester to Providence
- Manchester to Hartford
- Manchester to New York
- Manchester to Burlington
Local resources
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