United StatesUnited StatesNew York to Laredo shipping route.
3,168 km by rail, about 4.4 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: New York and Laredo
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
New YorkRailLaredoRail 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 New York to Laredo shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from New York, United States to Laredo, United States runs 3,168 km on the freight network, heading south west. The straight line between the cities is 2,750 km, the track adds 15%.
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 New York and Laredo.
By road the same trip is 3,180 km and takes a truck about 3.6 days.
Of 17 rail routes from New York in this directory, Laredo is the 11th shortest. Closer destinations: Denver (3,000 km), Houston (2,660 km) and Dallas (2,545 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from New York to Laredo?
3,168 km by rail (2,750 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from New York to Laredo?
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 Laredo to New York 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.