As an LED street light manufacturer with more than twelve years of export experience, I have supplied lighting to logistics parks, ports and industrial zones in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa and South America. "How far apart should the poles be?" is one of the first questions buyers ask me, and there is no single number that fits every project. Spacing depends on pole height, wattage, beam distribution and road width. Here is the method I share with my customers.
Start with the Basic Rule: 3.5 to 4 Times the Mounting Height
For most roads, pole spacing is about 3.5 to 4 times the mounting height. A 10-meter pole usually means 35 to 40 meters between poles, and an 8-meter pole means about 28 to 32 meters. This rule gives a good starting point, but it must be checked by simulation. Good LED street lights for logistics parks should come with IES files so your designer can confirm the result in DIALux before you order.
Adjust for Road Width and Layout
Road width changes everything. For roads up to about 8 meters, a single-side layout can work. For wider trunk roads, I recommend opposite-side or staggered layouts, or double-arm poles on a central divider, so the light covers the whole width evenly. A wide road with a single-side layout often leaves the far lane dark, and this is a mistake I see often on site.
Match Spacing to Wattage and Beam Distribution
Higher wattage and a wider beam allow longer spacing, but only up to a point. A 150W to 200W fixture with a Type II or Type III beam works well on trunk roads at 8 to 10 meters. Branch roads with 60W to 100W fixtures on 6 to 8 meter poles need shorter spacing, usually 20 to 28 meters. Do not stretch the spacing just to save poles, because uniformity matters more than peak brightness. Dark gaps between poles are where accidents happen.
Use Closer Spacing at Curves, Intersections and Gates
Straight roads are easy. Bends, junctions, gates and loading zones need extra attention. I usually reduce spacing by 20% to 30% at these points, or add a pole right at the intersection. Drivers must read signs, judge distance and watch for crossing vehicles here, so a small extra cost gives a big safety benefit.
Choose a Supplier Who Can Support Your Design
Correct spacing only works if the fixtures perform as tested. Replacing one light on a 10-meter pole means hiring a lift, closing a lane and losing working hours, so I suggest working with an LED lighting supplier with 5 year warranty and a real factory behind it. As an LED lighting OEM manufacturer, we also customize wattage, beam angle, color temperature and branding for project buyers and distributors. Our quality standard includes:
- Branded LED chips and drivers, 100% aging test before packing
- Die-cast aluminum housing, IP66 / IK08, 6kV to 10kV surge protection, CE and RoHS certified, with IES files and test reports for DIALux design
When a customer asks me for a 5-year warranty, I can say yes with confidence, because we test before shipment, not after complaints.
Conclusion
The right spacing is usually 3.5 to 4 times the pole height, adjusted for road width, wattage, beam type and high-risk points, and confirmed by simulation. Our LED street lights are built with strict quality control, so they deliver the same stable light your design promises, year after year.
If you are planning a new logistics park or upgrading an old one, choose Luxsky Lighting. Contact us today for a free DIALux layout and a competitive quote.
