Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA
244-mile freight corridor via I-85 S through Upstate South Carolina, past Greenville-Spartanburg into northeast Georgia and Atlanta. Same day (3.5-4.5 hours) transit. Easy difficulty.
Distance
244 mi
Transit Time
Same day (3.5-4.5 hours)
Difficulty
Toll Cost
$0
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.40 | $585.6 |
| Reefer | $2.85 | $695.4 |
| Flatbed | $3.05 | $744.2 |
Rates are approximate averages and vary by season, demand, and broker. Always verify current spot rates on DAT or Truckstop.
Route Details
Recommended Route
I-85 S through Upstate South Carolina, past Greenville-Spartanburg into northeast Georgia and Atlanta
Fuel Stops
1 recommended
Tolls
$0
Common Freight Types
Backhaul Information
Good Backhaul Availability
Average backhaul rate: $2.20/mi
Common return cargo: Carpet from Dalton, poultry from Georgia, Coca-Cola products, Home Depot goods
Key Stops Along the Route
Charlotte, NC
Origin
Gastonia, NC
Spartanburg, SC
Greenville, SC
Anderson, SC
Commerce, GA
Atlanta, GA
Destination
Seasonal Trends
Two of the South's largest metros create year-round high-volume freight. BMW Spartanburg plant generates auto loads. Charlotte banking district and Atlanta's role as Southeast distribution hub ensure consistent demand. Construction boom in both cities drives flatbed loads.
Trucker Tips for This Lane
BMW's Spartanburg plant is the largest BMW factory in the world by production volume. Auto parts lanes are premium.
I-85 through Greenville-Spartanburg has aggressive speed enforcement. Watch for state troopers.
South Carolina fuel prices are among the lowest on the East Coast. Fill up between Spartanburg and Greenville.
Atlanta's I-285/I-85 interchange (Spaghetti Junction) -- schedule arrivals to avoid 4-7 PM.
The Commerce, GA area has a growing distribution cluster serving northeast Georgia and western Carolinas.