Route guide · AR → FL
Shipping a car from Arkansas to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Little Rock to Miami costs about $900–$1,300 on an open carrier and $1,350–$1,950 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #242 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,100
- Road miles
- 1,120
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 4.3K
- Companies at both ends
- 221
City to city
What it costs between Arkansas and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith and Jonesboro and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 760 to 1,280 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175820 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200880 mi · 2–4 days |
| Fayetteville | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days |
| Fort Smith | $950–$1,3501,260 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225960 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days |
| Jonesboro | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150760 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200850 mi · 2–4 days |
A pickup or delivery far from these metros usually adds $75–$150. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Price your own addresses →
By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Little Rock to Miami, 1,120 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or small car | $900–$1,300 | $1,350–$1,950 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,000–$1,450 | $1,500–$2,175 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,125–$1,625 | $1,675–$2,425 |
| Pickup truck | $1,175–$1,675 | $1,750–$2,525 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$775 | $800–$1,175 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Arkansas to Florida is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,100 Peak: about $1,175
About this route
Why so many cars go from Arkansas to Florida
About 4,329 people moved from Arkansas to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (4,025 in 2023, 4,633 in 2024). That is 7.2% of everyone who left Arkansas for another state, making Florida its #4 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 4,494 people a year move from Florida back to Arkansas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,100, shipping from Arkansas to Florida is among the most expensive routes out of Arkansas; Texas ($725) cost less. That works out to about 98¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 3–5 days on the road for the roughly 1,120 miles from Little Rock to Miami, after a pickup window of a few days while the carrier assembles a full load. The car heads southeast and crosses one time zone — from Central to Eastern time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Hurricane season (June–November) occasionally delays Gulf and Atlantic coast deliveries; carriers will reschedule rather than drive into a storm.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Arkansas and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Arkansas
3 companies based in Arkansas: 3 carriers, 0 brokers, 10 trucks in total, 23 years in business on average.
- Plymale Auto Transport LLC Ozark · 5 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2534729
- Bill Keen Trucking Inc Paragould · 3 trucks · since 1992 · USDOT 505724
- Mitchell Transport LLC Van Buren · 2 trucks · since 2003 · USDOT 1133951
Delivery end Florida
218 companies based in Florida: 187 carriers, 18 brokers, 1,227 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Centurion Auto Transport Jacksonville · 239 trucks · since 1992 · USDOT 471614
- Vision Auto Transport Inc Miami · 95 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2257988
- Masney Auto Transport Inc Winter Garden · 89 trucks · since 1988 · USDOT 326786
- Cfy Auto Transport Corp Miami · 50 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2841696
- Auto Carrier Express Inc Jacksonville · 48 trucks · since 1998 · USDOT 766895
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Arkansas to Florida car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Florida's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Arkansas to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $900–$1,300 from Little Rock to Miami (1,120 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $750–$1,350. An SUV costs about $1,000–$1,450, a pickup $1,175–$1,675, and an enclosed trailer $1,350–$1,950 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Arkansas to Florida?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,120-mile trip from Little Rock to Miami. The wait for pickup is separate: typically 1–5 days, or 1–2 days if you pay about 30% more for expedited service.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Arkansas to Florida?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. If you must ship in peak months, book three to four weeks ahead.
How soon do I have to register my car in Florida after moving?
Florida requires new residents to register within 10 days of becoming a resident. Buy Florida insurance first — the 10 days count from the day you establish residency, such as starting a job or enrolling children in school.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Arkansas to Florida?
Driving 1,120 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $140 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $900–$1,300. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Arkansas to Florida?
Our directory lists 3 companies based in Arkansas and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.