Route guide · FL → ME
Shipping a car from Florida to Maine
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Portland costs about $1,050–$1,500 on an open carrier and $1,575–$2,225 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–6 days in transit. It ranks #210 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,275
- Road miles
- 1,600
- Days in transit
- 4–6
- People moving a year
- 3.6K
- Companies at both ends
- 219
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Maine cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Portland, Bangor, Augusta and Presque Isle — 1,310 to 1,880 road miles apart.
| From | Portland | Bangor | Augusta | Presque Isle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $1,050–$1,5001,600 mi · 4–6 days | $1,075–$1,5501,730 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,5251,660 mi · 4–7 days | $1,125–$1,6001,880 mi · 4–7 days |
| Orlando | $1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days | $1,025–$1,4751,560 mi · 4–6 days | $1,025–$1,4501,500 mi · 3–6 days | $1,075–$1,5251,710 mi · 4–7 days |
| Jacksonville | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days | $1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days |
| Tampa | $1,025–$1,4501,510 mi · 4–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,640 mi · 4–6 days | $1,025–$1,4751,570 mi · 4–6 days | $1,100–$1,5751,790 mi · 4–7 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
Miami to Portland, 1,600 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 | $1,050–$1,500 | $1,575–$2,225 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,175–$1,675 | $1,750–$2,500 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,300–$1,875 | $1,950–$2,800 |
| Pickup truck | $1,350–$1,925 | $2,025–$2,900 |
| Motorcycle | $625–$900 | $950–$1,350 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in March–May (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars back north for the summer), running about 15% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Florida to Maine is September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,275 Peak: about $1,450
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Maine
About 3,600 people moved from Florida to Maine in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (4,008 in 2023, 3,192 in 2024). That is 0.7% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 3,546 people a year move from Maine back to Florida — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,275, shipping from Florida to Maine costs more than sending a car to Iowa ($1,250) and Massachusetts ($1,225) but less than to Minnesota ($1,325) and Colorado ($1,400). That works out to about 80¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 4–6 days on the road for the roughly 1,600 miles from Miami to Portland, after a pickup window of a few days while the carrier assembles a full load. The car heads north-northeast and stays on Eastern time the whole way.
On the road
- Winter storms in Maine can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.
- 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 Florida and Maine, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup 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
Delivery end Maine
1 companies based in Maine: 1 carriers, 0 brokers, 7 trucks in total, 3 years in business on average.
- Hurricane Hauling Services LLC Augusta · 7 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4008292
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Maine car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Maine's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Maine?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,050–$1,500 from Miami to Portland (1,600 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $975–$1,600. An SUV costs about $1,175–$1,675, a pickup $1,350–$1,925, and an enclosed trailer $1,575–$2,225 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Maine?
Transit is usually 4–6 days after pickup for the 1,600-mile trip from Miami to Portland. 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 Florida to Maine?
September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in March–May, up to about 15% more. If you must ship in peak months, book three to four weeks ahead.
How soon do I have to register my car in Maine after moving?
Maine requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Pay excise tax at your town office first, then register there or at a BMV branch.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Maine?
Driving 1,600 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $200 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,050–$1,500. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Maine?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 1 based in Maine, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.