Transit Time Calculator: Trucking & Delivery
Estimate travel time based on distance and average speed.
Estimating Freight Transit
Calculating arrival times for logistics involves more than just distance divided by speed. Commercial drivers are limited by 'Hours of Service' (HOS) regulations, traffic, and mandatory breaks.
Basic Calculation
- Divide Total Distance by Average Speed (e.g., 60 mph is a safe trucking average).
- Add mandatory break times.
- For long hauls (500+ miles), drivers are typically limited to 11 hours of driving per day.
Logistics FAQs
How many miles can a truck drive in a day?
A solo truck driver can typically cover 600-650 miles in a single day legally under US regulations.
Does this account for traffic?
This calculator uses an average speed input. To account for traffic, lower your average speed (e.g., use 50 mph instead of 65 mph).