Providence to New Haven Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Providence, RI to New Haven, CT (105 miles). Connects Providence to Connecticut's biomedical corridor via I-95.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Providence to New Haven?
Providence to New Haven is a 105-mile lane paying about $289 - $336 per load, near $2.75 - $3.20 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, petroleum/bulk-cargo freight and scrap-metal-connected freight.
- Distance
- 105 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $278 - $326
- Rate per mile
- $2.65 - $3.10
- Transit time
- Same day / 2 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 15-20%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for this Connecticut port corridor. See our dispatch fee structure.
Providence to New Haven
Providence to New Haven is a 105-mile, roughly 2-hour run southwest on I-95, connecting Rhode Island's biggest freight gateway to one of Connecticut's three deep-water commercial ports. The Port of New Haven sits at the junction of I-95 and I-91 across a 366-acre port district handling petroleum products, bulk cargo, scrap metal and cement.
Origin
Providence, RI
Destination
New Haven, CT
Distance
105 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 2 hrs
Average Rate
$278 - $326
Rate per Mile
$2.65 - $3.10
105-mile lane, about 2 hours on I-95
The Port of New Haven sits at the junction of I-95 and I-91 across a 366-acre port district
One of three deep-water commercial ports in Connecticut, alongside New London and Bridgeport
Providence to New Haven: route facts a driver should know
The Port of New Haven is one of Connecticut's three deep-water ports
The Port of New Haven sits at the junction of I-95 and I-91 across a 366-acre port district, one of three deep-water commercial ports in Connecticut alongside New London and Bridgeport, handling petroleum products, bulk cargo and scrap metal.
Source: Port of New Haven overview. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
ProvPort handles cargo at the convergence of Narragansett Bay
ProvPort, Rhode Island's main cargo terminal, covers over 135 acres with seven active piers and rail connections into major US and Canadian networks, handling coal, salt, LPG, and petroleum products.
Source: ProvPort, terminal overview. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Providence to New Haven?
About $104.52 this week. The lane is 105 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 16 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
- 105 mi
- Diesel needed
- 16 gal
- Price used
- $6.47/gal
- Fuel cost
- $104.52
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, petroleum/bulk-cargo freight and scrap-metal-connected freight fill the trailers heading southwest.
- Pharmaceuticals
- Consumer Goods
- Manufacturing Equipment
What makes the Providence to New Haven lane difficult?
Bulk and petroleum-connected freight can require specialized equipment
Bulk and petroleum-connected freight can require specialized equipment.
I-95 through Connecticut can see periodic congestion
I-95 through Connecticut can see periodic congestion.
A short-to-medium lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range
A short-to-medium lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range.
What freight moves on the Providence to New Haven lane?
What travels between Providence and New Haven, and why the port's bulk-cargo role matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Pharmaceuticals
- •Consumer Goods
- •Manufacturing Equipment
Secondary Commodities
- •Petroleum/bulk-cargo-connected freight (Port of New Haven)
- •Consumer goods
- •Scrap-metal-connected freight
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Petroleum/bulk freight (steady)
- •Heating-oil-connected freight (winter)
When is the Providence to New Haven lane busiest?
Winter heating-oil demand and steady petroleum-connected freight both shape this lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays, cushioned by steady petroleum-connected freight.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods and heating-oil-connected freight both climb ahead of winter.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Steady petroleum and bulk-cargo freight year-round
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •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 Providence to New Haven lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need special equipment.
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 petroleum and bulk-connected freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a slow-season load without checking current rates.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Providence to New Haven
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At 90 miles, this is a comfortable one-day run.
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Petroleum and bulk cargo freight is worth asking about given New Haven's deep-water port.
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ProvPort's bulk cargo is worth checking on the Providence side too.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Providence to New Haven lane?
The Port of New Haven's bulk-cargo role makes a northeastbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •New Haven, CT
- •Regional distribution hubs near New Haven
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 15-20%
With a 366-acre port district handling petroleum, cement and scrap metal, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •New Haven's port and biotech freight offers solid reload chances back up the coast toward Providence
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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New Haven's port cargo mix gives you real backhaul options.
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ProvPort's bulk cargo base keeps eastbound loads flowing too.
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This lane is short enough for a same-day or next-day backhaul.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Providence to New Haven lane?
Three notes before this Connecticut port-corridor run.
Confirm specialized equipment before hauling petroleum or bulk-connected freight.
Build in a buffer for periodic I-95 congestion through Connecticut.
Check current market rates before committing to a slow-season load.
Both cities run working ports, so ask on each end about petroleum, bulk, and break-bulk freight.
Providence to New Haven Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, the Port of New Haven, and equipment needs.
The lane data shows about $289 - $336 per load, or $2.75 - $3.20 a mile, across 105 miles.
Petroleum products, general bulk cargo, scrap metal, metallic products, cement, sand, stone and salt across a 366-acre port district.
About 2 hours for the 105 miles.
Reasonably, given the port's steady petroleum and bulk-cargo volume.
Other Rhode Island freight lanes we dispatch
- Providence to Worcester
- Providence to Hartford
- Providence to Philadelphia
- Providence to Washington
- Providence to Baltimore
- Providence to Portland
Local resources
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