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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.

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Open carrier, sedan
$950
Road miles
770
Days in transit
2–4
People moving a year
36.8K
Companies at both ends
207

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
Estimate, not a quote

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.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
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.

  1. Jan
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  5. May
  6. Jun
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  12. 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 shipping companies for Florida to North Carolina

Companies headquartered at either end of the route usually run this lane often. Filter by services, company type and safety record — every listing is matched to its FMCSA record.

  • Pickup end Florida 182 companies · 159 carriers · 27 brokers · 1,618 trucks · 10 yrs avg.
  • Delivery end North Carolina 25 companies · 25 carriers · 0 brokers · 88 trucks · 12 yrs avg.

207 companies for this route

AutoStar

FMCSA verified

Miami, FL · Broker · 19 yrs in business · USDOT 2239014

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +8 more
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ShipLux

FMCSA verified

Miami, FL · Broker · 8 yrs in business · USDOT 3129383

  • International car shipping
  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • +9 more
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Auto Driveaway

FMCSA verified

Jacksonville, FL · Carrier & broker · 308 trucks · USDOT 1335807

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +6 more
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Centurion Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Jacksonville, FL · Carrier · 239 trucks · 34 yrs in business · USDOT 471614

Jacksonville car carrier with 50+ years in auto logistics, serving dealerships and manufacturers in the Eastern U.S.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
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Proficient Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Jacksonville, FL · Carrier & broker · 180 trucks · 33 yrs in business · USDOT 1297747

  • International car shipping
  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • +11 more
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Vision Auto Transport Inc

FMCSA verified

Miami, FL · Carrier · 95 trucks · 15 yrs in business · USDOT 2257988

Family-owned Miami car carrier founded in 2012, delivering vehicles to dealerships with owner-operator drivers.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Masney Auto Transport Inc

FMCSA verified

Winter Garden, FL · Carrier · 89 trucks · 38 yrs in business · USDOT 326786

Florida car carrier in the No Boundaries Transport group, hauling for OEMs, dealers, auctions and rental fleets.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +1 more
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Cfy Auto Transport Corp

FMCSA verified

Miami, FL · Carrier · 50 trucks · 10 yrs in business · USDOT 2841696

Family-owned Florida car carrier (Tampa and Miami) offering affordable open auto transport across the U.S.

  • Open car transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Prestige Auto Carriers LLC

FMCSA verified

Kissimmee, FL · Carrier · 22 trucks · 17 yrs in business · USDOT 1919389

Kissimmee, Florida car carrier shipping sedans, SUVs and specialty vehicles to and from Florida.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • State-to-state shipping
  • +1 more
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AutoBox Express

FMCSA verified

Bradenton, FL · Carrier · 19 trucks · 10 yrs in business · USDOT 2910258

Florida carrier running its own enclosed trucks nationwide, each insured up to $4 million; open transport too.

  • Enclosed car transport
  • Open car transport
  • Luxury car transport
  • +2 more
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Auto Ship West Transportation

FMCSA verified

Deltona, FL · Carrier · 1 truck · 13 yrs in business · USDOT 2420998

Florida auto transport company offering door-to-door, auction, port, snowbird and military vehicle shipping.

  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Auction transport
  • +6 more
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Good Greek Moving & Storage

FMCSA verified

Jupiter, FL · Carrier · 1 truck · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4454824

Full-service Florida and Nevada moving company offering auto transport along with moving, packing and storage.

  • Open car transport
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Rio Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Port Saint Lucie, FL · Carrier · 1 truck · 2 yrs in business · USDOT 4321713

Florida car carrier offering open, enclosed and expedited vehicle transport nationwide with live tracking.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Expedited shipping
  • +2 more
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Routes Auto Haulage

FMCSA verified

Orlando, FL · Carrier · 1 truck · 2 yrs in business · USDOT 4331681

Car hauler specializing in cross-border vehicle transport between Canada and the United States.

  • Open car transport
  • International car shipping
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Southern Auto Transport Services

FMCSA verified

Lakewood Ranch, FL · Carrier & broker · 1 truck · 28 yrs in business · USDOT 780051

Florida auto relocation company shipping cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles nationwide; snowbirds are its specialty.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Terminal-to-terminal shipping
  • +3 more
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Alliance Auto Logistics

FMCSA verified

Treasure Island, FL · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4425461

Florida auto transport broker coordinating open and enclosed moves for dealers, wholesalers, fleets and individuals.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • +3 more
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Azimuth Ship Auto LLC

FMCSA verified

Orlando, FL · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4434495

Azimuth Ship Auto provides nationwide auto transport services, including open, enclosed, expedited, and door-to-door vehicle shipping for cars, trucks, SUVs, mo

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +6 more
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Cintra Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Orlando, FL · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4504245

Orlando auto transport broker for dealers, auctions and fleets, with regional hubs in FL, TX, CA, GA and IL.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +2 more
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Dealers Choice Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

West Palm Beach, FL · Broker · 2 yrs in business · USDOT 4272492

West Palm Beach car shipping company with open and enclosed trailer service nationwide, now part of RPM Moves.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • +2 more
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East Coast Auto Haulers

FMCSA verified

Miami, FL · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4398591

East Coast Auto Haulers provides reliable, affordable, and nationwide car shipping services.

  • Enclosed car transport
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eShip Transport

FMCSA verified

Coral Springs, FL · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4408548

Florida auto transport broker (eShip) shipping cars, RVs, boats and motorcycles locally, interstate and internationally.

  • Open car transport
  • RV and trailer transport
  • Motorcycle transport
  • +3 more
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JPEX Auto Motors

FMCSA verified

Doral, FL · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4403197

Miami-area auto transport broker coordinating open, enclosed and inoperable vehicle shipping, in English and Spanish.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Inoperable vehicle transport
  • +2 more
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Quantum Auto Move

FMCSA verified

Ft Lauderdale, FL · Broker · 5 yrs in business · USDOT 3752931

Fort Lauderdale auto transport broker coordinating vehicle moves for dealers, fleets, body shops and individuals.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • +3 more
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Simple Car Shipping

FMCSA verified

Tampa, FL · Broker · 7 yrs in business · USDOT 3253756

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +5 more
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Sky Auto Shipping

FMCSA verified

Tampa, FL · Broker · 7 yrs in business · USDOT 3248391

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +7 more
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Reeves Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Harmony, NC · Carrier · 17 trucks · 28 yrs in business · USDOT 754431

Family-run North Carolina car hauler serving rental fleets, auctions, dealers and OEMs throughout the Carolinas.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
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Pickup end All car shipping companies in Florida 182 companies · with cities and a comparison table Delivery end All car shipping companies in North Carolina 25 companies · with cities and a comparison table

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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 182 companies based in Florida and 25 based in North Carolina, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 199 that ship nationwide.

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