Route guide · FL → MD
Shipping a car from Florida to Maryland
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Baltimore 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 #73 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,100
- Road miles
- 1,130
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 8.8K
- Companies at both ends
- 270
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Maryland cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Baltimore, Frederick, Salisbury and Cumberland — 770 to 1,140 road miles apart.
| From | Baltimore | Frederick | Salisbury | Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,140 mi · 3–5 days |
| Orlando | $825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200900 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days |
| Jacksonville | $775–$1,175800 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150770 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days |
| Tampa | $850–$1,2501,010 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,000 mi · 2–5 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250980 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
Miami to Baltimore, 1,130 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 | $1,525–$2,175 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,125–$1,625 | $1,700–$2,450 |
| Pickup truck | $1,175–$1,700 | $1,750–$2,550 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$775 | $800–$1,175 |
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 Maryland is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,100 Peak: about $1,275
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Maryland
About 8,782 people moved from Florida to Maryland in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (8,205 in 2023, 9,358 in 2024). That is 1.7% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
This is the lighter direction: about 16,898 people a year move Maryland to Florida. Carriers that bring cars into Florida need loads back toward Maryland, so it's worth asking for a backhaul price on this leg.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,100, shipping from Florida to Maryland costs more than sending a car to Kentucky ($1,075) and Virginia ($1,025) but less than to Ohio ($1,125) and Pennsylvania ($1,125). That works out to about 97¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,130 road miles from Miami to Baltimore — 3–5 days on the truck after pickup. Carriers usually load several cars before heading out, so the pickup window matters as much as transit time. The car heads north-northeast 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 Florida and Maryland, 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 Maryland
52 companies based in Maryland: 52 carriers, 0 brokers, 187 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Right Way Auto Transport Inc Elkton · 37 trucks · since 1989 · USDOT 355181
- Always Auto Transport LLC Joppa · 8 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2191536
- Moveacar Transport Hanover · 7 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3249253
- Borsuk Transport Inc Bel Air · 6 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3244362
- Apex Auto Transport LLC Fallston · 5 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 877305
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Maryland car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Maryland's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Maryland?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $900–$1,300 from Miami to Baltimore (1,130 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $750–$1,300. An SUV costs about $1,000–$1,450, a pickup $1,175–$1,700, and an enclosed trailer $1,350–$1,950 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Maryland?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,130-mile trip from Miami to Baltimore. Getting the car picked up takes another 1–5 days on a standard booking; expedited pickup within 1–2 days costs about 30% more.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Florida to Maryland?
January–February and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in March–May, up to about 15% more. Whatever the month, a flexible pickup date booked 2–3 weeks out gets the best price.
How soon do I have to register my car in Maryland after moving?
Maryland requires new residents to register within 60 days of becoming a resident. Most cars need a Maryland safety inspection before they can be titled and registered.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Maryland?
Driving 1,130 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 Florida to Maryland?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 52 based in Maryland, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.