# Houston → New York / NJ Freight Lane

> 1,640-mile freight corridor between Houston, TX and New York / NJ, NY/NJ. Dominant load: Dry Van. Market balance: Balanced.

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

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## Key facts

- Distance: 1,640 miles
- Dominant load type: Dry Van
- FTL transit: 2–3 days
- LTL transit: 4–6 days
- Intermodal transit: 4–5 days
- Market balance: Balanced
- Seasonal peak: Q4

## About this lane

Houston to New York/NJ connects the Gulf Coast's industrial and energy economy to the Northeast's consumer hub across 1,640 miles. The lane carries a distinctive freight mix — petrochemical products, Port of Houston container freight, and energy equipment alongside consumer goods and retail distribution. PLS Logistics has deep expertise in the flatbed and specialized equipment segment on this lane.

## Market conditions

Strong bidirectional demand between the Gulf Coast and the Northeast. Houston's port and energy sector generates consistent outbound volume matching strong inbound demand from New York's consumer economy.

## Seasonal pattern

Holiday retail drives Q4 northbound peaks. Energy sector activity adds flatbed pressure in Q2 across both directions.

## Coverage zones

**Origin (Houston, TX):** Houston Ship Channel, Pasadena, Baytown, Sugar Land, Katy

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

## Common load types

- Dry Van *(dominant)*
- Flatbed
- LTL
- Tanker/Chem

## 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/)
- [PLS Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/pls-logistics-services/)
- [Priority1](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/priority1-logistics/)

## Related freight lanes

- [New York / NJ → Houston](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/new-york-nj-to-houston/) — 1,640 mi, Dry Van
- [Houston → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/houston-to-chicago/) — 1,090 mi, Dry Van
- [Dallas → New York / NJ](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/dallas-to-new-york-nj/) — 1,550 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