# New York / NJ → Houston Freight Lane

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

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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: Shipper-favorable
- Seasonal peak: Q1

## About this lane

New York/NJ to Houston moves East Coast consumer goods and retail distribution southward to the Gulf Coast across 1,640 miles. The southbound direction benefits from competitive rates as carriers position toward Houston's high-volume energy and port market. LTL is particularly well-developed on this lane given the strong carrier coverage between both major markets.

## Market conditions

Southbound from New York/NJ to Houston sees competitive rates — carriers reposition toward the energy-rich Gulf Coast after delivering to the Northeast's high-demand market.

## Seasonal pattern

Post-holiday southbound volume in January. Energy sector activity in spring adds flatbed demand.

## Coverage zones

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

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

## Common load types

- Dry Van *(dominant)*
- LTL
- Flatbed

## 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/)
- [TQL](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/total-quality-logistics/)
- [Priority1](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/priority1-logistics/)
- [MODE Global](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/mode-global/)

## Related freight lanes

- [Houston → New York / NJ](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/houston-to-new-york-nj/) — 1,640 mi, Dry Van
- [New York / NJ → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/new-york-nj-to-chicago/) — 790 mi, Dry Van
- [Houston → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/houston-to-chicago/) — 1,090 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