Freight shipping from Orlando to Newark
Lane details
Orlando to Newark freight at a glance
| Lane | Orlando, FL to Newark, NJ |
|---|---|
| Distance | About 1,067 highway miles |
| Drive time | About 17 hours by car without stops |
| Typical transit | Typically 3 days by truck, confirmed with every quote |
| Main route | I-4 east to Daytona Beach, then I-95 north, with the New Jersey Turnpike carrying the last leg into Newark |
| Major stops | Jacksonville, FL; Savannah, GA; Florence, SC; Fayetteville, NC; Richmond, VA; Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD |
| Common freight | Northbound, Florida produce in season and Florida-made goods such as medical devices; southbound, import and consumer freight out of the Port of New York and New Jersey. |
| Equipment | Full truckload, dry van, LTL, refrigerated and flatbed, matched to the load |
| Return lane | Newark, NJ to Orlando, FL: the same route in reverse, about the same distance |
What to know about this lane
- At the north end, the Port of New York and New Jersey is the second-busiest U.S. port for loaded containers, and it handled 8.9 million TEUs in 2025.
Industries on this lane
Sources: Select Florida, Life Sciences (opens in a new tab); Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Breaking Waves: 2025 cargo volumes (opens in a new tab).
Distance
Orlando to Newark drive time and distance
Orlando to Newark is about 1,067 miles by road, mostly on I-95, or about 17 hours of driving for a car without stops.
That is more than one truck driver may legally drive in a day. Federal hours-of-service rules allow up to 11 hours of driving in a 14-hour window, then 10 hours off duty. At about 500 miles per driver day, the planning pace that leaves room for fuel stops, traffic and appointments, 1,067 miles works out to typically 3 days, confirmed with every quote.
Both directions
Newark to Orlando: the return direction
Freight shipping from New Jersey to Florida runs the same I-95 corridor south, and the Newark to Orlando drive takes about the same 17 hours by car. Southbound loads draw on import and consumer freight from the Port of New York and New Jersey, so each direction is quoted on its own. Summit Link arranges both.
Sources: Distance-Cities, road distance, drive time and route (opens in a new tab); Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Summary of Hours of Service Regulations (opens in a new tab).
Rates
What affects freight rates from Orlando to Newark
Direction
Florida takes in far more freight than it ships out, so many trucks leave the state partly loaded or empty, and northbound quotes rarely match southbound ones.
Spring produce season
Florida's produce harvest tightens reefer and dry van capacity out of the state, especially in late April and early May, so spring loads benefit from booking early.
Hurricane season
The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30, and storms can delay Florida pickups and reroute trucks in late summer and fall.
Hazardous materials
Hazmat loads cannot use Baltimore's Fort McHenry (I-95) or Harbor (I-895) tunnels and go around on I-695, a detour of about 30 miles since the Key Bridge collapsed in 2024.
Sources: University of South Florida for the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Trade Imbalance and Empty Backhauls (2023) (opens in a new tab); Transport Topics, The When, How, Where, and What of Produce Season (2024) (opens in a new tab); NOAA, Tropical cyclone climatology (opens in a new tab); Maryland Transportation Authority, Hazardous materials and tunnel restrictions (opens in a new tab); FleetOwner, How the Baltimore bridge collapse affects truck traffic (opens in a new tab).
How it works
How Summit Link handles Orlando to Newark freight
- 1
Quote the load
Tell us what is moving from Orlando, when it is ready and what the Newark dock needs.
- 2
Match the carrier
Operations selects a carrier partner with the right equipment for this lane and your freight.
- 3
Stay on it
Proactive updates from pickup to delivery, and a call the moment plans change.
- 4
Close it out
Delivery paperwork, invoicing and carrier payment, handled by the same team.
FAQ
Orlando to Newark freight questions
How far is Orlando from Newark by truck?
The Orlando to Newark distance is about 1,067 highway miles, mostly on I-95, and the return trip is about the same.
How long is the drive from Orlando to Newark?
Orlando to Newark driving time is about 17 hours for a car without stops. A loaded truck typically takes 3 days, because federal hours-of-service rules cap a driver at 11 hours of driving per shift.
What equipment can you arrange on this lane?
We arrange full truckload, dry van, LTL, refrigerated and flatbed freight on this lane through carrier partners, matched to your load.
How do I get a freight quote for this lane?
Request a quote online or call us. Tell us what you are shipping, how much it weighs, when it is ready and how often the lane moves, and a real person will follow up.
Why do Florida to New Jersey freight rates differ by direction?
Florida takes in far more freight than it ships out: tonnage entering the state is nearly double the tonnage leaving it, according to a University of South Florida study for the Florida Department of Transportation. Many trailers leave Florida partly loaded or empty, so northbound and southbound quotes on this corridor rarely match, and spring produce season can tighten northbound capacity.
Can you arrange delivery into New York City on this lane?
Yes. Newark is part of the New York and New Jersey market, so a load bound for New York City or elsewhere in the metro area is quoted on this lane with its final address, which sets the last miles and the delivery appointment.
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Quote a load from Orlando to Newark.
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