Providence to Springfield Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Providence, RI to Springfield, MA (90 miles). Connects Providence to Western Massachusetts's distribution hub via I-95/I-90.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Providence to Springfield?
Providence to Springfield is a 90-mile lane paying about $248 - $288 per load, near $2.75 - $3.20 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, healthcare/insurance-distribution freight and manufacturing-connected freight.
- Distance
- 90 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $243 - $284
- Rate per mile
- $2.70 - $3.15
- 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.
Providence to Springfield
Providence to Springfield is a 90-mile, roughly 1.5-hour run northwest on I-95 and I-90, connecting Rhode Island's biggest freight gateway to the anchor city of the Hartford-Springfield economic corridor. The corridor runs on healthcare distribution, insurance document management and advanced manufacturing, complementing Providence's own regional freight base.
Origin
Providence, RI
Destination
Springfield, MA
Distance
90 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 1.5-2 hrs
Average Rate
$243 - $284
Rate per Mile
$2.70 - $3.15
90-mile lane, about 1.5 hours on I-95 and I-90
The Hartford-Springfield corridor runs on healthcare distribution, insurance document management and advanced manufacturing
A short, well-traveled New England corridor
Providence 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.
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 Springfield?
About $89.58 this week. The lane is 90 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 14 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
- 90 mi
- Diesel needed
- 14 gal
- Price used
- $6.47/gal
- Fuel cost
- $89.58
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, healthcare/insurance-distribution freight and manufacturing-connected freight fill the trailers heading northwest.
- Consumer Goods
- Paper Products
- Manufacturing Equipment
What makes the Providence to Springfield 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.
Competition from the region's carrier base can pressure rates
Competition from the region's carrier base can pressure rates.
Winter weather can occasionally affect road conditions
Winter weather can occasionally affect road conditions.
What freight moves on the Providence to Springfield lane?
What travels between Providence 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
- •Consumer goods
- •Manufacturing-connected freight
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Healthcare/insurance-distribution freight (steady)
- •Manufacturing-connected freight (steady)
When is the Providence 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 Providence 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 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 Providence to Springfield
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At 75 miles, this is a short, quick 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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ProvPort's bulk cargo is worth checking on the Providence side too.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Providence to Springfield lane?
The Hartford-Springfield corridor makes a southeastbound 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 the corridor's diversified economy, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Springfield's e-commerce distribution centers post frequent reload freight back toward Providence and the Rhode Island port
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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ProvPort's bulk cargo base keeps southbound 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 Springfield lane?
Three notes before this New England corridor run.
This lane pairs well with multiple turns in a single day.
Check current market rates before committing to a slow-season load.
Check winter road conditions before a late-fall through early-spring run.
Springfield's position at the I-90/I-91 junction makes it a natural staging point between Boston and New York.
Providence to Springfield Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, the Hartford-Springfield corridor, and market conditions.
The lane data shows about $248 - $288 per load, or $2.75 - $3.20 a mile, across 90 miles.
Healthcare distribution, insurance document management and advanced manufacturing.
About 1.5 hours for the 90 miles.
Reasonably, given the corridor's diversified economy.
Other Rhode Island freight lanes we dispatch
- Providence to Newport
- Providence to Albany
- Providence to Groton
- Providence to Richmond
- Providence to Charlotte
- Providence to Boston
Local resources
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