Route-data methodology
Route estimates and assumptions.
How mileage, time, fuel, and tolls are estimated for 213 destinations.
- USDOT 674152
- MC 253723
- SmartWay® Transport Partner
- UIIA interchange carrier
- TWIC-credentialed drivers
- Certificates of insurance on request
Primary route estimates refreshed October 13, 2026
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One comparable port origin
Every city lane starts at Maher Terminals on Corbin Street in Elizabeth. A single origin makes the mileage, time, fuel, and toll figures comparable across all destinations. Actual moves can begin at any Port NY/NJ marine terminal or rail ramp, and the page explains those approaches separately.
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A real commercial-truck profile
Distance and drive time come from HERE Routing v8 using a loaded Class 8 profile: five axles and an 80,000-pound gross weight. The destination is a city reference point, not a customer entrance or turn-by-turn route.
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Typical and peak drive time
The typical time is the rounded commercial-truck routing estimate. Where peak data materially changes the trip, the page also shows a Tuesday 7:30 a.m. departure estimate. These are planning benchmarks, not promises; terminal queues, weather, incidents, appointments, and receiver delays still govern the live move.
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Round-trip fuel exposure
Fuel gallons are calculated as twice the one-way mileage divided by 6 mpg, then rounded to a useful planning figure. Six mpg represents a loaded drayage tractor doing a port-to-door round trip. It is an operating estimate, not a fuel-surcharge quote or invoice line.
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Route-specific toll exposure
Tolls use a five-axle commercial vehicle and show the estimated one-way E-ZPass amount. When a posted or cash-by-mail estimate is available, the lane shows that separately. Toll schedules change, so dispatch verifies the current rate while pricing the move.
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Dispatch context
The highway, exit, restriction, and local-freight notes are planning guidance. Dispatch confirms the exact address, legal approach, and current conditions when pricing the move.
What the data is for
Use it to compare route complexity and likely operating exposure before requesting a rate. It is especially useful for spotting bridge tolls, long round trips, truck-route constraints, and lanes where peak traffic materially changes the plan.
What still needs a live quote
A live price still depends on the exact terminal, chassis, container weight, commodity, appointment, free-time clocks, service date, accessorials, and current fuel and toll schedules. Read the full drayage cost guide.
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