Route guide · FL → NJ
Shipping a car from Florida to New Jersey
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Newark costs about $950–$1,375 on an open carrier and $1,450–$2,050 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #56 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,175
- Road miles
- 1,290
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 10.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 272
City to city
What it costs between Florida and New Jersey cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Newark, Trenton, Vineland and Phillipsburg — 870 to 1,290 road miles apart.
| From | Newark | Trenton | Vineland | Phillipsburg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,260 mi · 3–5 days |
| Orlando | $900–$1,3001,110 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,060 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,000 mi · 2–5 days | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days |
| Jacksonville | $850–$1,250980 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225950 mi · 2–4 days |
| Tampa | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,060 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,150 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
Miami to Newark, 1,290 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 | $950–$1,375 | $1,450–$2,050 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,075–$1,525 | $1,625–$2,300 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,200–$1,700 | $1,800–$2,550 |
| Pickup truck | $1,250–$1,775 | $1,875–$2,675 |
| Motorcycle | $575–$825 | $875–$1,225 |
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 New Jersey is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,175 Peak: about $1,350
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to New Jersey
About 10,878 people moved from Florida to New Jersey in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (9,635 in 2023, 12,121 in 2024). That is 2.1% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
This is the lighter direction: about 27,936 people a year move New Jersey to Florida. Carriers that bring cars into Florida need loads back toward New Jersey, so it's worth asking for a backhaul price on this leg.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,175, shipping from Florida to New Jersey costs more than sending a car to Ohio ($1,125) and Pennsylvania ($1,125) but less than to Michigan ($1,200) and Illinois ($1,200). That works out to about 91¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,290 road miles from Miami to Newark — 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey
54 companies based in New Jersey: 54 carriers, 0 brokers, 490 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Allstate Auto Transport and Shipping LLC Deal · 293 trucks · since 2009 · USDOT 1873567
- KK Car Transporter Corp Middlesex · 26 trucks · since 2024 · USDOT 4222750
- LGL Trucking Services LLC Kearny · 8 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 3018278
- VS Transit LLC Toms River · 8 trucks · since 2022 · USDOT 3997984
- Master Auto Transport LLC Perth Amboy · 7 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2032418
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to New Jersey car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and New Jersey's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to New Jersey?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $950–$1,375 from Miami to Newark (1,290 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $800–$1,375. An SUV costs about $1,075–$1,525, a pickup $1,250–$1,775, and an enclosed trailer $1,450–$2,050 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to New Jersey?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,290-mile trip from Miami to Newark. 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 New Jersey?
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 New Jersey after moving?
New Jersey requires new residents to register within 60 days of becoming a resident. Or before your old registration expires, whichever comes first. NJ MVC offices take appointments only.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to New Jersey?
Driving 1,290 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $170 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $950–$1,375. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to New Jersey?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 54 based in New Jersey, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.