Route guide · CT → FL
Shipping a car from Connecticut to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Bridgeport to Miami costs about $975–$1,375 on an open carrier and $1,450–$2,075 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–6 days in transit. It ranks #42 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,175
- Road miles
- 1,340
- Days in transit
- 3–6
- People moving a year
- 12.8K
- Companies at both ends
- 250
City to city
What it costs between Connecticut and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Bridgeport, Hartford and New London and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 1,050 to 1,400 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $975–$1,3751,340 mi · 3–6 days | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,050 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days |
| Hartford | $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,300 mi · 3–5 days |
| New London | $975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 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
Bridgeport to Miami, 1,340 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 | $975–$1,375 | $1,450–$2,075 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,100–$1,550 | $1,625–$2,325 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,225–$1,725 | $1,825–$2,600 |
| Pickup truck | $1,275–$1,800 | $1,900–$2,700 |
| Motorcycle | $575–$825 | $875–$1,250 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter and the holidays), running about 20% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Connecticut to Florida is February–May and September.
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- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
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- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,175 Peak: about $1,425
About this route
Why so many cars go from Connecticut to Florida
About 12,755 people moved from Connecticut to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (15,743 in 2023, 9,767 in 2024). That is 14.1% of everyone who left Connecticut for another state, making Florida its #2 destination.
Far fewer people make the reverse move — about 6,738 a year from Florida to Connecticut. Carriers bound for Florida rarely run empty, which keeps pickups quick but prices firm.
Distance and transit time
Bridgeport to Miami is about 1,340 road miles, or 3–6 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads south-southwest and stays on Eastern time the whole way.
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 Connecticut and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Connecticut
32 companies based in Connecticut: 32 carriers, 2 brokers, 159 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- East Side Wallingford · 48 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2037769
- Central Auto & Transport LLC Hartford · 21 trucks · since 1989 · USDOT 357848
- Northern Storage & Transport LTD Enfield · 7 trucks · since 2006 · USDOT 1507159
- WJ Auto Express Inc North Granby · 7 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3252839
- TA Carrier LLC Berlin · 5 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 3008694
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
Connecticut 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 Connecticut to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $975–$1,375 from Bridgeport to Miami (1,340 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $875–$1,400. An SUV costs about $1,100–$1,550, a pickup $1,275–$1,800, and an enclosed trailer $1,450–$2,075 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Connecticut to Florida?
Transit is usually 3–6 days after pickup for the 1,340-mile trip from Bridgeport to Miami. Before that, allow 1–5 days for a carrier to be assigned — or pay roughly 30% extra to have it collected within 48 hours.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Connecticut to Florida?
February–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 20% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
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 Connecticut to Florida?
Driving 1,340 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $170 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $975–$1,375. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Connecticut to Florida?
Our directory lists 32 companies based in Connecticut and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.