LTL Philadelphia to Cincinnati
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Median $294/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Philadelphia and where it drops off in Cincinnati. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $2944-day
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- $3184-day
- $2764-day
- $2764-day
- $3004-day
- $2724-dayBest
- $2724-dayBest
- $2974-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Philadelphia to Cincinnati
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
+5 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $272All in, surcharge free | 4 days | |
| Ward Trucking | $187 | 2 days | -$85 |
| RL Carriers | $212 | 2 days | -$60 |
| PITT OHIO | $246 | 1 day | -$26 |
| XPO Logistics | $275 | 2 days | +$3 |
| Forward Air | $388 | 2 days | +$116 |
| ESTES | $393 | 1 day | +$121 |
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Philadelphia (19102) → Cincinnati (45202)
Warp LTL's rate above is the full invoice — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery charge. The other carriers listed show base rates only and typically add 6 to 8 surcharges after delivery.
See what they charge ↓$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Philadelphia to Cincinnati lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | R+L Carriers | XPO Logistics | Forward Air | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26.5% | 27% | 26% | 24.7–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $225 | $180 | $90 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $225 | $259 | $75 | $75–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $225 | $180 | $100 | $85–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $0 | $68 | $25 est. | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $100 | $26 | $25 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $775+ | $713+ | $315+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026). Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Philadelphia to Cincinnati
How Warp routes the Philadelphia to Cincinnati lane
LTL freight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati
Philadelphia to Cincinnati is served by 13 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $187 to $393 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 4 days.
Warp prices this lane at $272 per pallet with 4-day transit through the New York cross-dock facility. Philadelphia is the third-largest metro on the East Coast and a major freight hub on the I-95 corridor between New York and Baltimore.
The South Philadelphia food distribution complex is one of the largest regional produce and food markets on the East Coast, anchoring a significant local LTL demand stream for restaurants, grocers, and food service accounts across the metro.
Cincinnati is one of the most strategically placed freight markets in the Midwest, sitting at the convergence of I-71, I-75, and I-74 and within a day drive of more than half the US population.
DHL operates its global air hub at CVG airport in Northern Kentucky, which anchors a dense logistics ecosystem across both sides of the Ohio River.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati
A single pallet moving from Philadelphia to Cincinnati over 574 miles emits approximately 36 kg CO2e via Warp cross-dock LTL — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van on the linehaul leg.
The same truck fully loaded emits about 924 kg CO2e on this corridor, which is what a dedicated FTL move would cost at the same mileage regardless of how many pallets ride.
Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and cover tank-to-wheel fuel combustion at typical payload. For a recurring program at 100 pallets per year on this lane, the attributed LTL emissions are approximately 4 metric tons CO2e.
These numbers are suitable for Scope 3 Category 4 estimation under the GHG Protocol; see the Warp carbon methodology page for assumptions, sources, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?
LTL shipping from Philadelphia to Cincinnati starts at $272 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $187 to $393 before surcharges. Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate.
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How does Warp price LTL freight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Philadelphia to Cincinnati lane, the rate is $272 per pallet for a standard 500 lb pallet. The rate is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
No NMFC codes and no density calculators needed.
What visibility does Warp provide on the Philadelphia to Cincinnati lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, including scan events at the New York and Columbus cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 4 days through 2 cross-dock facilities instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
The Warp driver app delivers proof of delivery photos with electronic signatures on every load. Orbit monitors each shipment in real time, flagging delays before you need to call.
How long does LTL shipping take from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?
Warp LTL transit from Philadelphia to Cincinnati is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 1 day to 4 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the New York and Columbus cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Philadelphia to Cincinnati corridor?
Freight on the Philadelphia to Cincinnati lane routes through the New York cross-dock near the origin and the Columbus cross-dock near the destination. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Northeast retail, apparel, and dense metro delivery.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Ohio and multi-state regional distribution. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Philadelphia to Cincinnati in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $272 with 13 carriers available for comparison. No callbacks, no waiting for a rep, and no email quotes.
The quote is the invoice with no post-shipment surcharges.
Is Warp cheaper than traditional LTL carriers from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $272 per pallet on Philadelphia to Cincinnati includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $187 to $393 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the New York and Columbus cross-docks instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 4 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Philadelphia to Cincinnati lane?
Every carrier on the Philadelphia to Cincinnati lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the New York cross-dock with scan-level tracking at every handoff, reducing damage risk. Carriers carry Carmack Amendment liability up to $100,000 per shipment. Warp maintains a $75,000 FMCSA surety bond.
Additional cargo insurance up to $1,000,000 per shipment is available through Falvey ($0 deductible on LTL under $10K, 0.30% of declared value). Warp files, processes, and resolves claims for you.
What is the carbon footprint of shipping one LTL pallet from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?
A single pallet moving from Philadelphia to Cincinnati via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 36 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 574-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 924 kg CO2e regardless of how many pallets are on the truck. Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and are suitable for GHG Protocol Scope 3 Category 4 estimation.
See the Warp carbon methodology page for sources, assumptions, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
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