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Trucking · New York → Mexico

Cross-Border Trucking from New York to Mexico

New York to Mexico is about 3,625 km by road, crossing the border at Brownsville – Matamoros. Plan on 7–10 days door to door, including the border crossing.

Distance
3,625 km
Transit
7–10 days
Service
FTL & LTL
3,625 km
Shortest pair
7–10 days
Estimated transit
Brownsville
Border crossing
WhatsApp
Written quote, same business day

Lane at a glance

Route facts

We move full truckloads and consolidated shipments with verified carriers, and coordinate customs on both sides when the lane is international.

Origin
New York, United States
Destination
Mexico
Distance
from 3,625 km
Estimated transit
7–10 days
Border crossing
Brownsville – Matamoros
Equipment
53' dry van · flatbed · reefer · FTL/LTL
Incoterms
EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP

Network

Main city pairs

OriginDestinationDistanceTransit
New YorkMonterrey3,625 km7–9 days
New YorkSaltillo3,694 km7–9 days
New YorkSan Luis Potosí3,984 km8–10 days
New YorkQuerétaro4,122 km8–10 days
New YorkLeón4,149 km8–10 days
New YorkMexico City4,218 km8–10 days
New YorkPuebla4,251 km8–10 days
New YorkGuadalajara4,335 km8–10 days

How it works

From quote to delivery

  1. 01

    Quote and unit assignment

    Tell us origin, destination, cargo and unit type; we assign a verified carrier.

  2. 02

    Loading

    Loading in New York with the transport documents in order.

  3. 03

    Line haul

    About 3,625 km of road, 7–10 days including loading windows.

  4. 04

    Border crossing

    Crossing via Brownsville – Matamoros: export and import clearance, transfer truck when required.

  5. 05

    Delivery

    Delivery in Mexico with proof of delivery.

Checklist

Documents and cost drivers

Documents to import into Mexico

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg
  • Pedimento (import declaration) filed by a licensed Mexican customs broker
  • MVE — Electronic Value Declaration (Manifestación de Valor Electrónica)
  • Importer registered in the Padrón de Importadores (SAT)
  • Certificate of origin (USMCA or other FTA) to claim a preferential tariff
  • NOM compliance / permits when the tariff code requires them

What drives the price on this lane

  • Full truckload (FTL) vs. less-than-truckload (LTL)
  • Distance and unit type (dry van, flatbed, reefer)
  • Border crossing and transfer truck when the lane is international
  • Customs clearance on each side of the border
  • Loading/unloading time and detention
  • Cargo insurance
  • Mexican import duties and taxes: IGI, DTA and 16% VAT

Mexico · DOF

Exchange rate used for Mexican customs

$18.0710 MXN

USD FIX published in the DOF on September 30, 2026

See the 30-day history →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long does trucking from New York to Mexico take?+

Estimated transit is 7–10 days. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.

How far is New York from Mexico?+

The shortest pair is 3,625 km by road.

How much does trucking from New York to Mexico cost?+

It depends on unit type and whether it is FTL or LTL, the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.

What documents do I need to import into Mexico?+

Commercial invoice; Packing list; Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg; Pedimento (import declaration) filed by a licensed Mexican customs broker; MVE — Electronic Value Declaration (Manifestación de Valor Electrónica).

Do you handle Mexican customs?+

Yes. We coordinate the customs clearance in Mexico with licensed customs broker partners, so freight and customs move under one quote.

Ready to move your cargo?

Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.

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