# Los Angeles → New York / NJ Freight Lane

> 2,790-mile freight corridor between Los Angeles, CA and New York / NJ, NY/NJ. Dominant load: Dry Van. Market balance: Carrier-favorable.

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

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## Key facts

- Distance: 2,790 miles
- Dominant load type: Dry Van
- FTL transit: 3–4 days
- LTL transit: 5–7 days
- Intermodal transit: 6–8 days
- Market balance: Carrier-favorable
- Seasonal peak: Q4

## About this lane

Los Angeles to New York/NJ is the longest significant FTL lane in the continental U.S. at 2,790 miles — a 3–4 day run that commands premium pricing year-round. Port imports from Asia arrive at LA/Long Beach and move to East Coast DCs and retailers, creating sustained carrier-favorable demand. Intermodal rail (via UP/NS or BNSF/CSX) is particularly compelling on this lane, offering 6–8 day transit at significantly lower cost.

## Market conditions

The longest major FTL lane in the continental U.S. Commands a premium — few drivers want to run this distance, and high demand from East Coast importers creates persistent capacity tightness.

## Seasonal pattern

Holiday retail season drives Q4 peaks on both coasts simultaneously. This is one of the most expensive lanes in the country during November–December.

## Coverage zones

**Origin (Los Angeles, CA):** Inland Empire (Ontario, Fontana), Long Beach, Vernon, Commerce

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

## Common load types

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

## Top brokers serving this lane

- [C.H. Robinson](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/ch-robinson-worldwide/)
- [Echo Global Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/echo-global-logistics/)
- [RXO](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/rxo/)
- [Arrive Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/arrive-logistics/)
- [Hub Group](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/hub-group/)

## Related freight lanes

- [New York / NJ → Los Angeles](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/new-york-nj-to-los-angeles/) — 2,790 mi, Dry Van
- [Los Angeles → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/los-angeles-to-chicago/) — 2,015 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