Route guide · FL → MA
Shipping a car from Florida to Massachusetts
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Boston costs about $1,000–$1,450 on an open carrier and $1,525–$2,175 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–6 days in transit. It ranks #51 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,225
- Road miles
- 1,480
- Days in transit
- 3–6
- People moving a year
- 11.7K
- Companies at both ends
- 292
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Massachusetts cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Boston, Worcester, Springfield and New Bedford — 1,130 to 1,480 road miles apart.
| From | Boston | Worcester | Springfield | New Bedford |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $1,000–$1,4501,480 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,460 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,430 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days |
| Orlando | $975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,260 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days |
| Jacksonville | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days |
| Tampa | $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,4001,360 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,3751,330 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,4001,350 mi · 3–6 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 Boston, 1,480 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 | $1,000–$1,450 | $1,525–$2,175 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,125–$1,625 | $1,700–$2,425 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,275–$1,800 | $1,900–$2,700 |
| Pickup truck | $1,325–$1,875 | $1,975–$2,800 |
| Motorcycle | $600–$875 | $900–$1,300 |
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 Massachusetts is September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,225 Peak: about $1,400
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Massachusetts
About 11,669 people moved from Florida to Massachusetts in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (12,758 in 2023, 10,580 in 2024). That is 2.3% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
This is the lighter direction: about 22,918 people a year move Massachusetts to Florida. Carriers that bring cars into Florida need loads back toward Massachusetts, so it's worth asking for a backhaul price on this leg.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,225, shipping from Florida to Massachusetts costs more than sending a car to Michigan ($1,200) and Illinois ($1,200) but less than to Iowa ($1,250) and Maine ($1,275). That works out to about 83¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 3–6 days on the road for the roughly 1,480 miles from Miami to Boston, 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts
74 companies based in Massachusetts: 74 carriers, 1 brokers, 259 trucks in total, 7 years in business on average.
- Corja Auto Hauling Inc Agawam · 26 trucks · since 2015 · USDOT 2781912
- Best Choice Trucking LLC Dedham · 9 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 3062896
- Gorilla Transport Inc West Springfield · 9 trucks · since 2018 · USDOT 3087227
- Phoenix Auto Relocation Corp Malden · 8 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4371018
- S & P Auto Logistics Inc Chicopee · 8 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3288192
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Massachusetts car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Massachusetts's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Massachusetts?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,000–$1,450 from Miami to Boston (1,480 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $900–$1,450. An SUV costs about $1,125–$1,625, a pickup $1,325–$1,875, and an enclosed trailer $1,525–$2,175 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Massachusetts?
Transit is usually 3–6 days after pickup for the 1,480-mile trip from Miami to Boston. 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 Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts after moving?
Massachusetts requires new residents to register once you become a resident. Transfer your registration and title through the Massachusetts RMV; the car then needs a Massachusetts inspection.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Massachusetts?
Driving 1,480 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $190 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,000–$1,450. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Massachusetts?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 74 based in Massachusetts, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.