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535-mile freight corridor via I-85 S through the Piedmont corridor, Research Triangle, Charlotte, and Upstate SC into Atlanta. 1-2 days transit. Easy difficulty.
Distance
535 mi
Transit Time
1-2 days
Difficulty
Toll Cost
$0-5
| Equipment | Rate/Mile | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.15 | $1,150.25 |
| Reefer | $2.60 | $1,391 |
| Flatbed | $2.80 | $1,498 |
Rates are approximate averages and vary by season, demand, and broker. Always verify current spot rates on DAT or Truckstop.
Recommended Route
I-85 S through the Piedmont corridor, Research Triangle, Charlotte, and Upstate SC into Atlanta
Fuel Stops
3 recommended
Tolls
$0-5
Common Freight Types
Good Backhaul Availability
Average backhaul rate: $1.95/mi
Common return cargo: Carpet from Dalton, poultry from Georgia, auto parts from Spartanburg
Richmond, VA
Origin
Durham, NC
Greensboro, NC
Charlotte, NC
Spartanburg, SC
Greenville, SC
Atlanta, GA
Destination
Consistent year-round demand driven by distribution centers along the corridor. Holiday retail surges October-December. The Charlotte-to-Atlanta segment sees heavy construction activity spring through fall.
The Greensboro/High Point area is a furniture manufacturing hub. Check for specialty flatbed loads.
I-85 through Charlotte is perpetually under construction. Use I-485 bypass during rush hours.
Spartanburg has a BMW manufacturing plant -- auto parts loads are premium and consistent.
Fuel prices are lowest in South Carolina. Fill up between Spartanburg and Greenville.
Atlanta's I-285 to I-85 interchange (Spaghetti Junction) is brutal. Time your arrival to avoid 4-7 PM.