# New York / NJ → Los Angeles Freight Lane

> 2,790-mile freight corridor between New York / NJ, NY/NJ and Los Angeles, CA. Dominant load: Dry Van. Market balance: Shipper-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: Shipper-favorable
- Seasonal peak: Q1 (post-holiday repositioning)

## About this lane

New York/NJ to Los Angeles is a premium long-haul lane where shippers can find competitive pricing in the westbound direction — drivers who made the lucrative eastbound run often accept lower-rated freight heading back west rather than running empty. At 2,790 miles, intermodal via Conrail/CSX connecting to UP or BNSF is worth serious consideration for any non-time-sensitive freight, often at 30–40% savings versus FTL.

## Market conditions

Westbound from NY/NJ is typically shipper-favorable on this ultra-long lane — drivers who made the eastbound run prefer to reposition toward the higher-demand LA market, creating negotiating room for shippers.

## Seasonal pattern

January sees elevated westbound volume as retailers redistribute holiday inventory and drivers reposition. Q3 summer slowdown offers the best spot rates.

## Coverage zones

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

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

## 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/)
- [Hub Group](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/hub-group/)
- [TQL](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/total-quality-logistics/)

## Related freight lanes

- [Los Angeles → New York / NJ](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/los-angeles-to-new-york-nj/) — 2,790 mi, Dry Van
- [New York / NJ → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/new-york-nj-to-chicago/) — 790 mi, Dry Van
- [New York / NJ → Atlanta](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/new-york-nj-to-atlanta/) — 870 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