Transit Time Estimator
Estimate freight delivery timelines between any two US states. Compare FTL, LTL, expedited, and intermodal transit times side by side.
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How Freight Transit Times Work
Transit time in freight shipping depends on three main factors: distance, shipping mode, and operational variables like weather and scheduling. Understanding these factors helps you set accurate delivery expectations with your customers.
FTL vs LTL vs Expedited vs Intermodal
Full Truckload (FTL) is the most predictable. A single driver picks up your freight and drives direct to the destination, covering roughly 500 miles per day under federal Hours of Service regulations (11 hours of driving per 14-hour window).
Less Than Truckload (LTL) consolidates multiple shipments on one truck. Your freight moves through a hub-and-spoke network, adding 1-3 days compared to FTL due to transfers, sorting, and multiple delivery stops.
Expedited (Team Drivers) uses two drivers who rotate driving and sleeping, keeping the truck moving nearly 24 hours a day. This effectively doubles the daily mileage to around 1,000 miles per day, cutting transit time roughly in half.
Intermodal combines rail line-haul with truck drayage on each end. While slower (rail schedules, terminal transfers), it can be 10-40% cheaper than over-the-road trucking on lanes over 800 miles.
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