Manchester to Springfield Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Manchester, NH to Springfield, MA (118 miles). Connects Manchester to Western Massachusetts's distribution hub via I-93/I-91.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Manchester to Springfield?
Manchester to Springfield is a 118-mile lane paying about $313 - $366 per load, near $2.65 - $3.10 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, healthcare/insurance-distribution freight and air-cargo-connected freight.
- Distance
- 118 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $313 - $366
- Rate per mile
- $2.65 - $3.10
- Transit time
- Same day / 1.5-2 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 15-20%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for this New England corridor. See our dispatch fee structure.
Manchester to Springfield
Manchester to Springfield is a 118-mile, roughly 2-hour run south on I-93 and I-91, connecting New Hampshire's biggest air-cargo market to the anchor city of the Hartford-Springfield economic corridor. The corridor runs on healthcare distribution, insurance document management and advanced manufacturing, complementing Manchester's own dense air-cargo freight base.
Origin
Manchester, NH
Destination
Springfield, MA
Distance
118 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 1.5-2 hrs
Average Rate
$313 - $366
Rate per Mile
$2.65 - $3.10
118-mile lane, about 2 hours on I-93 and I-91
The Hartford-Springfield corridor runs on healthcare distribution, insurance document management and advanced manufacturing
Manchester's air-cargo hub status gives this lane strong origin-side freight
Manchester to Springfield: route facts a driver should know
Springfield was the birthplace of American mass manufacturing
The Springfield Armory operated as the nation's primary military small-arms manufacturing center from 1777 to 1968, the longest continuously operating industrial facility in the country, and pioneered interchangeable parts and mechanized production.
Source: National Park Service, Springfield Armory. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
DEKA Research anchors Manchester's historic Millyard
DEKA Research & Development is headquartered in Manchester's historic Amoskeag Millyard buildings and employs over 1,000 engineers, technicians, and support staff.
Source: Wikipedia, DEKA (company). Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Manchester to Springfield?
About $117.46 this week. The lane is 118 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 18 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
- 118 mi
- Diesel needed
- 18 gal
- Price used
- $6.47/gal
- Fuel cost
- $117.46
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, healthcare/insurance-distribution freight and air-cargo-connected freight fill the trailers heading south.
- Consumer Goods
- Paper Products
- Manufacturing Equipment
What makes the Manchester to Springfield lane difficult?
A medium-length lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range
A medium-length lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range.
I-91 through central Massachusetts can see periodic congestion
I-91 through central Massachusetts can see periodic congestion.
Competition from the region's carrier base can pressure rates
Competition from the region's carrier base can pressure rates.
What freight moves on the Manchester to Springfield lane?
What travels between Manchester and Springfield, and why the Hartford-Springfield corridor matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Consumer Goods
- •Paper Products
- •Manufacturing Equipment
Secondary Commodities
- •Healthcare/insurance-distribution-connected freight
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (Manchester)
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Healthcare/insurance-distribution freight (steady)
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (steady)
When is the Manchester to Springfield lane busiest?
Retail timing and steady healthcare/insurance-distribution freight both shape this lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays, cushioned by steady healthcare and insurance-distribution freight.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods climb from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Steady healthcare/insurance-distribution 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 Springfield lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need a market check.
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 healthcare/insurance-distribution and 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 market this competitive without checking current rates.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Manchester to Springfield
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At 118 miles, this is a comfortable one-day run.
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Springfield's position between Boston and New York often makes it a lower-cost alternative for warehouse space, worth asking about.
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Engineering freight out of Manchester is another option here.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Manchester to Springfield lane?
The Hartford-Springfield corridor makes a northbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Springfield, MA
- •Regional distribution hubs near Springfield
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 15-20%
With both Manchester's air-cargo hub and the Hartford-Springfield corridor's diversified economy, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Springfield-to-Hartford is the easiest southbound reload. Worcester and Albany open east/west options if Hartford freight is soft.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Springfield's I-90/I-91 crossroads position gives you backhaul options in multiple directions.
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Manchester's manufacturing base keeps northbound loads flowing too.
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This lane connects two of New England's steadier manufacturing markets.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Manchester to Springfield lane?
Three notes before this New England corridor run.
This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return load.
Build in a buffer for periodic I-91 congestion through central Massachusetts.
Check current market rates before committing to a slow-season load.
Springfield's position at the I-90/I-91 junction makes it a natural staging point between Boston and New York.
Manchester to Springfield Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, the Hartford-Springfield corridor, and market conditions.
The lane data shows about $313 - $366 per load, or $2.65 - $3.10 a mile, across 118 miles.
Healthcare distribution, insurance document management and advanced manufacturing.
About 2 hours for the 118 miles.
Reasonably, given the corridor's diversified economy.
Other New Hampshire freight lanes we dispatch
- Manchester to Philadelphia
- Manchester to Albany
- Manchester to Baltimore
- Manchester to Montreal
- Manchester to Concord
- Manchester to Portsmouth
Local resources
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