Route guide · FL → NY
Shipping a car from Florida to New York
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to New York 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 #10 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
- 26.4K
- Companies at both ends
- 276
City to city
What it costs between Florida and New York cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and New York, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse — 980 to 1,430 road miles apart.
| From | New York | Buffalo | Rochester | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,430 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,430 mi · 3–6 days |
| Orlando | $900–$1,3001,110 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,190 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days |
| Jacksonville | $850–$1,250980 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days |
| Tampa | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,300 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 New York, 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 York 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 York
About 26,415 people moved from Florida to New York in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (24,749 in 2023, 28,080 in 2024). That is 5.2% of everyone who left Florida for another state, making New York its #4 destination.
This is the lighter direction: about 60,900 people a year move New York to Florida. Carriers that bring cars into Florida need loads back toward New York, 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 York 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
Your car spends 3–5 days on the road for the roughly 1,290 miles from Miami to New York, 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
- 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 York, 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 York
58 companies based in New York: 44 carriers, 7 brokers, 458 trucks in total, 11 years in business on average.
- Acar Trucking LLC Brooklyn · 270 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4116994
- Bibi Carrier LLC Port Jervis · 42 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3438799
- GZZ Logistics Inc Staten Island · 9 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3476017
- Blue Cat Logistic Inc Brooklyn · 8 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4050399
- East Coast Auto Transport Inc Fort Ann · 7 trucks · since 1987 · USDOT 296156
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to New York car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and New York's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to New York?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $950–$1,375 from Miami to New York (1,290 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $850–$1,425. 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 York?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,290-mile trip from Miami to New York. 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 New York?
January–February and 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 New York after moving?
New York requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. You can apply by mail from out of state; allow about six weeks for plates and documents.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to New York?
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 York?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 58 based in New York, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.