United StatesUnited StatesLaredo to New York shipping route.
3,168 km by rail, about 4.4 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Laredo and New York
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LaredoRailNew YorkRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 3,168 km (1,969 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,750 km |
| Transit time | 4.4 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Laredo to New York shipping route by rail
A freight train from Laredo to New York covers a rail distance of 3,168 km, against 2,750 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 4.4 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Laredo and New York.
By road the same trip is 3,180 km and takes a truck about 3.6 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Laredo in this directory, New York is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Toronto (2,871 km), Long Beach (2,447 km) and Los Angeles (2,439 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Laredo to New York?
3,168 km by rail (2,750 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Laredo to New York?
About 4.4 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route New York to Laredo has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.