Norfolk, VA → Atlanta, GA
Route Details
Virginia Trucking
Virginia is a Mid-Atlantic freight powerhouse with Norfolk serving as a major East Coast port. The state offers port fre...
Georgia Trucking
Georgia is the logistics capital of the Southeast, with Atlanta serving as a major distribution hub. The state offers co...
I-85 / I-64
550 miles from Norfolk, VA to Atlanta, GA
Freight on This Lane
The dominant freight categories moving between Norfolk, VA and Atlanta, GA
Retail & Consumer Goods
Retail freight is the backbone of dry van trucking, representing $190+ billion in annual US transportation spend across 12 million truckloads per year...
Automotive Parts & Vehicles
The US automotive freight market moves $120+ billion in parts and finished vehicles annually, with 1.2 million truckloads of components flowing betwee...
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing freight moves $165 billion in raw materials, components, and finished goods between 320,000+ US factories each year, generating 9.5 mill...
Rate Breakdown
Seasonal Patterns
Port of Norfolk import volumes peak August through November as holiday merchandise arrives — dry van rates reach $3.10-$3.20/mile. Automotive parts from Norfolk's export terminals flow steadily year-round at $2.85-$3.00/mile. Spring and summer construction freight (March-September) adds flatbed demand at $3.00-$3.20/mile. February is the softest month, with rates dipping 8-10% below annual average.
Backhaul Guide
Return load strategy for the Atlanta, GA to Norfolk, VA direction
Atlanta to Norfolk backhauls are excellent — Atlanta is the Southeast's largest freight hub with 25+ major distribution centers. Expect $2.60-$3.00/mile northbound on dry van. Kia/Hyundai auto parts from West Point, GA ship to Norfolk export terminals at $2.80-$3.10/mile. For the best rates, check Atlanta's produce market loads heading to East Coast ports.
Compatible Truck Types
Equipment types that run profitably on this lane
Route via I-64 West to Charlottesville, then I-81 South to I-77 South — this inland route avoids the congested I-95/I-85 coastal corridor and is 15 miles shorter. The Port of Norfolk (Virginia International Terminals) loads trucks faster than Savannah or Charleston — average turn time is 45-60 minutes. If you have a TWIC card, you get priority port access. Book Tuesday or Wednesday loads for the best rates — Monday and Friday are premium-priced but have longer wait times.
Norfolk, VA to Atlanta, GA FAQ
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