Lane · Northbound
Miami to New York freight
Miami to New York freight is our anchor lane. We load in South Florida and drive about 1,280 miles up I-95 to the five boroughs, Long Island and North Jersey. Our Miami to NYC box truck has a liftgate for receivers without a dock, and Florida to New York trucking with us takes a typical 2 to 3 days.
- Distance
- ~1,280 mi via I-95
- Typical transit
- 2–3 days
- Equipment
- 26 ft dry box, liftgate
- Frequency
- Recurring, ask for schedule
Pickup areasMiami, FL
- Miami-Dade: Doral, Medley, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Opa-locka
- Miami International Airport cargo area
- Broward: Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Miramar
- Palm Beach County
Delivery areasNew York, NY
- Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island
- Long Island
- Northern New Jersey: Newark, Elizabeth, Secaucus, Edison
- Westchester and the Hudson Valley
Miami to New York freight on I-95
The run follows I-95 from Miami through Jacksonville, Savannah and the Carolinas, past Richmond and Philadelphia, into the New York metro. One solo driver handles it within federal hours-of-service limits, logged on the ELD. That is why typical transit is 2 to 3 days: the miles are fixed, and the legal rest breaks are too.
Freight rides in one box the entire way. No terminal transfers in Georgia, no cross-dock in New Jersey. What we load in Miami is what comes off at the receiver.
Pickup in South Florida
Most northbound freight starts in the industrial belt around Miami International Airport: Doral, Medley, Hialeah and the warehouse districts toward Miami Gardens and Opa-locka. We also pick up across Broward and Palm Beach counties. Docks, ground-level doors and liftgate pickups all work with our truck.
NYC delivery realities
Delivering in New York is its own skill. Many receivers work strict appointment windows, Manhattan stops often mean street-level unloading, and commercial vehicles must stay on designated truck routes and off the parkways. Bridge and tunnel tolls are part of every run. We plan the route and the unload before the truck leaves Miami.
- Send receiving hours and any appointment number with the quote
- Tell us if the receiver has no dock, so the liftgate stop is planned
- Name a receiver contact who can sign the POD
- We send updates at pickup, in transit and at delivery
Recurring or one-off
Ship this lane regularly? Our dedicated Miami to New York lane holds capacity for recurring freight. A few pallets? Ask about partial truckload. For the trip back south, see New York to Miami freight. To price a load now, send the ZIPs, dates and pallet details on the quote form.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a box truck take from Miami to New York?
Typical transit from Miami to New York is 2 to 3 days. The route is about 1,280 miles on I-95, driven by one driver who follows hours-of-service rules on an ELD. Pickup time, weather, traffic around Philadelphia and New York, and the delivery appointment all affect the exact timing. We give you a realistic estimate at quote time.
Do you deliver in Manhattan and the outer boroughs?
Yes. We deliver to all five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester and Northern New Jersey. Manhattan stops often have tight appointment windows and no dock, so our hydraulic liftgate handles street-level unloading and the driver sets freight down at the curb or the nearest ground-level door. Send the receiving hours, any appointment number and a contact phone, and we plan the route and the stop before the truck leaves Miami.
How often do you run Miami to New York?
We run Miami to New York on a recurring basis, but we do not publish a fixed departure schedule. Timing depends on loads already booked and the truck's position. Ask dispatch for the current schedule when you request a quote. If you ship this lane regularly, a dedicated lane lets us hold space for your freight.
What does a Miami to New York quote depend on?
The rate depends on how much of the 26 ft box your freight uses, total weight, pickup and delivery ZIPs, whether either end needs a liftgate, appointment requirements and how urgent the load is. Exclusive, expedited runs cost more than partials that share the truck. Send pallet count, dimensions and dates, and dispatch replies with a firm rate.
Ship Miami to New York
Send the ZIPs, dates and pallet count. We will plan the run up I-95.