# Atlanta → New York / NJ Freight Lane

> 870-mile freight corridor between Atlanta, GA and New York / NJ, NY/NJ. Dominant load: Dry Van. Market balance: Slightly carrier-favorable.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-27

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## Key facts

- Distance: 870 miles
- Dominant load type: Dry Van
- FTL transit: 1–2 days
- LTL transit: 2–3 days
- Intermodal transit: 2–3 days
- Market balance: Slightly carrier-favorable
- Seasonal peak: Q4

## About this lane

Atlanta to New York/NJ is a core East Coast corridor connecting the Southeast's distribution hub to the nation's largest market across 870 miles. Savannah port imports destined for Northeast retailers, Atlanta-area manufacturing output, and Southeast consumer goods all flow northward on this lane. CSX intermodal is a strong option, running competitive transit times to the NY/NJ metro area.

## Market conditions

Northbound capacity to New York/NJ tends to run slightly tighter — the Northeast's high demand pull creates consistent carrier-favorable conditions on this East Coast corridor.

## Seasonal pattern

Holiday retail season creates strong northbound demand in Q4. Savannah port import surges can tighten the lane at any time of year.

## Coverage zones

**Origin (Atlanta, GA):** Atlanta metro, Kennesaw, Norcross, McDonough, Savannah port area

**Destination (New York / NJ, NY/NJ):** Newark, Elizabeth NJ, Bronx, Brooklyn, Meadowlands, Secaucus

## Common load types

- Dry Van *(dominant)*
- LTL
- Reefer
- Intermodal

## Top brokers serving this lane

- [C.H. Robinson](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/ch-robinson-worldwide/)
- [TQL](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/total-quality-logistics/)
- [Echo Global Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/echo-global-logistics/)
- [MODE Global](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/mode-global/)
- [Priority1](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/priority1-logistics/)

## Related freight lanes

- [New York / NJ → Atlanta](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/new-york-nj-to-atlanta/) — 870 mi, Dry Van
- [Atlanta → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/atlanta-to-chicago/) — 720 mi, Dry Van
- [Chicago → New York / NJ](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/chicago-to-new-york-nj/) — 790 mi, Dry Van

## Sources

- Lane data: industry-standard transit times + DAT/Truckstop spot rate market conditions
- Broker recommendations: directory editorial selection based on Transport Topics rankings + active carrier networks on this corridor