Providence to New York Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Providence, RI to New York, NY (180 miles). The Northeast's largest consumer market, reached via I-95.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Providence to New York?
Providence to New York is a 180-mile lane paying about $468 - $549 per load, near $2.60 - $3.05 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, port-connected freight and distribution-connected freight.
- Distance
- 180 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $468 - $549
- Rate per mile
- $2.60 - $3.05
- Transit time
- Same day / 3 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 15-20%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for this busy Northeast corridor. See our dispatch fee structure.
Providence to New York
Providence to New York is a 180-mile, roughly 3-hour run southwest on I-95, connecting Rhode Island's biggest freight gateway to the busiest port complex on the East Coast. The Port of New York and New Jersey handles the largest container volume on the East Coast, keeping steady reload freight flowing on this corridor.
Origin
Providence, RI
Destination
New York, NY
Distance
180 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 3 hrs
Average Rate
$468 - $549
Rate per Mile
$2.60 - $3.05
180-mile lane, about 3 hours on I-95
The Port of New York and New Jersey handles the largest container volume on the East Coast
One of the busiest corridors on the Eastern Seaboard
Providence to New York: route facts a driver should know
The Port of NY/NJ is the busiest East Coast container gateway
The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 8.7 million TEUs in 2024, up 11% from the year before and its third-busiest year ever.
Source: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, citing Port Authority data. 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 York?
About $179.70 this week. The lane is 180 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 28 gallons, and diesel is averaging $6.49 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 the two regions this lane connects, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 180 mi
- Diesel needed
- 28 gal
- Price used
- $6.49/gal
- Fuel cost
- $179.70
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, port-connected freight and distribution-connected freight fill the trailers heading southwest.
- Consumer Goods
- Retail Distribution
- Pharmaceuticals
What makes the Providence to New York lane difficult?
I-95 through Connecticut and the New York metro area can see heavy, unpredictable congestion
I-95 through Connecticut and the New York metro area can see heavy, unpredictable 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.
Competition from the dense Northeast corridor carrier base can pressure rates
Competition from the dense Northeast corridor carrier base can pressure rates.
What freight moves on the Providence to New York lane?
What travels between Providence and New York, and why the Port of NY/NJ matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Consumer Goods
- •Retail Distribution
- •Pharmaceuticals
Secondary Commodities
- •Port import-connected freight (Port of NY/NJ)
- •Consumer goods
- •Distribution-connected freight
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Port-connected freight (steady)
- •Distribution-connected freight (steady)
When is the Providence to New York lane busiest?
Retail timing and steady port-connected freight 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 and consumer-goods freight both climb sharply ahead of the holidays.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday import and retail season
- •Steady port-connected 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 Providence to New York lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need a congestion buffer.
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 port import-connected freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a tight New York-area delivery window without a congestion buffer.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Providence to New York
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This is a long haul at 180 miles, so plan for a solid one-day trip.
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Port-linked freight out of NY/NJ is worth asking about on this end.
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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 York lane?
The Port of New York and New Jersey's massive volume makes a northeastbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •New York, NY
- •Regional distribution hubs near New York
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 15-20%
With the East Coast's largest port complex at the destination, backhaul options are strong.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •NYC metro freight reloads well back up I-95 into Connecticut and Rhode Island, especially grocery and general merchandise loads
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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New Jersey's dense warehouse corridor gives you strong backhaul odds heading north.
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ProvPort's bulk cargo base keeps southbound loads flowing too.
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NYC-area traffic is heavy nearly all day. Build that into your delivery window.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Providence to New York lane?
Three notes before this busy Northeast corridor run.
Build in significant extra time for I-95 congestion through Connecticut and the New York metro.
Check current market rates before committing to a slow-season load.
Confirm delivery-window flexibility given unpredictable metro-area traffic.
This is a straightforward run connecting two solid Northeast freight markets.
Providence to New York Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, the Port of NY/NJ, and congestion.
The lane data shows about $468 - $549 per load, or $2.60 - $3.05 a mile, across 180 miles.
It handles the largest container volume on the East Coast, keeping this lane's backhaul freight steady.
About 3 hours for the 180 miles on I-95.
Yes, generally, given the port complex's massive import volume.
Other Rhode Island freight lanes we dispatch
- Providence to Hartford
- Providence to Boston
- Providence to New Haven
- Providence to Worcester
- Providence to Philadelphia
- Providence to Washington
Local resources
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