Route guide · FL → NC
Shipping a car from Florida to North Carolina
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Charlotte costs about $750–$1,150 on an open carrier and $1,125–$1,725 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #34 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $950
- Road miles
- 770
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 36.8K
- Companies at both ends
- 252
City to city
What it costs between Florida and North Carolina cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Fayetteville — 400 to 840 road miles apart.
| From | Charlotte | Raleigh | Greensboro | Fayetteville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $750–$1,150770 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175830 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150760 mi · 2–4 days |
| Orlando | $650–$1,025560 mi · 2–3 days | $700–$1,075630 mi · 2–3 days | $700–$1,075630 mi · 2–3 days | $650–$1,050570 mi · 2–3 days |
| Jacksonville | $575–$950400 mi · 1–3 days | $625–$1,000490 mi · 1–3 days | $625–$1,000490 mi · 1–3 days | $600–$950430 mi · 1–3 days |
| Tampa | $675–$1,050600 mi · 2–3 days | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,075630 mi · 2–3 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 Charlotte, 770 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 | $750–$1,150 | $1,125–$1,725 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $850–$1,300 | $1,275–$1,950 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $950–$1,450 | $1,425–$2,175 |
| Pickup truck | $975–$1,500 | $1,475–$2,250 |
| Motorcycle | $450–$700 | $675–$1,050 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Florida to North Carolina is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $950 Peak: about $1,025
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to North Carolina
About 36,761 people moved from Florida to North Carolina in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (39,931 in 2023, 33,591 in 2024). That is 7.2% of everyone who left Florida for another state, making North Carolina its #3 destination.
Far fewer people make the reverse move — about 25,578 a year from North Carolina to Florida. Carriers bound for North Carolina rarely run empty, which keeps pickups quick but prices firm.
How the price compares
At a typical $950, shipping from Florida to North Carolina costs more than sending a car to Georgia ($925) and South Carolina ($850) but less than to Alabama ($1,000) and Virginia ($1,025). That works out to about $1.23 a mile.
Distance and transit time
At about 770 road miles, Miami to Charlotte takes 2–4 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads north 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina
34 companies based in North Carolina: 34 carriers, 0 brokers, 150 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Bulla Transportation Inc Charlotte · 55 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4029519
- Rhodes Brothers Trucking LLC Selma · 9 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2446705
- Frank Pless Auto Transport Inc Concord · 6 trucks · since 2009 · USDOT 1979139
- K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc Charlotte · 6 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2997038
- Dragon Haul Inc Mooresville · 4 trucks · since 2026 · USDOT 4527691
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to North Carolina car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and North Carolina's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to North Carolina?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $750–$1,150 from Miami to Charlotte (770 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $575–$1,175. An SUV costs about $850–$1,300, a pickup $975–$1,500, and an enclosed trailer $1,125–$1,725 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to North Carolina?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 770-mile trip from Miami to Charlotte. Before that, allow 1–5 days for a carrier to be assigned — or pay roughly 30% extra to have it collected within 48 hours.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Florida to North Carolina?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in North Carolina after moving?
North Carolina requires new residents to register within 60 days of becoming a resident. Get your North Carolina driver license first; out-of-state insurance policies are not accepted.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to North Carolina?
Driving 770 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $100 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $750–$1,150. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to North Carolina?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 34 based in North Carolina, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.