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308-mile freight corridor via I-90 W to I-84 W through Connecticut, I-95 S through NYC metro to New Jersey Turnpike into Philadelphia. 1 day (5-7 hours) transit. Challenging difficulty.
Distance
308 mi
Transit Time
1 day (5-7 hours)
Difficulty
Toll Cost
$25-45
| Equipment | Rate/Mile | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.60 | $800.8 |
| Reefer | $3.05 | $939.4 |
| Flatbed | $3.25 | $1,001 |
Rates are approximate averages and vary by season, demand, and broker. Always verify current spot rates on DAT or Truckstop.
Recommended Route
I-90 W to I-84 W through Connecticut, I-95 S through NYC metro to New Jersey Turnpike into Philadelphia
Fuel Stops
2 recommended
Tolls
$25-45
Common Freight Types
Good Backhaul Availability
Average backhaul rate: $2.40/mi
Common return cargo: Pharmaceuticals, retail goods, port cargo, food products
Boston, MA
Origin
Worcester, MA
Hartford, CT
New Haven, CT
Bridgeport, CT
Stamford, CT
New York, NY
Trenton, NJ
Philadelphia, PA
Destination
Year-round high demand on the densest population corridor in the US. Holiday retail peak is intense October-January. Boston's biotech/pharma industry generates consistent high-value loads. Summer shore traffic (Cape Cod, Jersey Shore) adds severe congestion. University move-in/move-out August-September creates household goods surges.
This is the most expensive toll corridor in the US for trucks. Budget $25-45 for tolls (MA Pike, CT tolls, George Washington Bridge, NJ Turnpike).
NYC metro is unavoidable on this route. George Washington Bridge or Cross Bronx Expressway -- both are painful. Run overnight if possible.
Boston's biotech corridor (Cambridge/Kendall Square) generates temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical loads requiring qualified reefer and chain of custody.
The NJ Turnpike through the Meadowlands is truck-friendly but congested. Use the truck lanes (outer roadway) for slightly better flow.
Parking is nearly impossible in both cities. Schedule tight delivery windows and have contingency plans.