Route guide · FL → OH
Shipping a car from Florida to Ohio
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Columbus costs about $925–$1,325 on an open carrier and $1,375–$1,975 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #17 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,125
- Road miles
- 1,170
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 19.5K
- Companies at both ends
- 280
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Ohio cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo — 740 to 1,320 road miles apart.
| From | Columbus | Cleveland | Cincinnati | Toledo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days |
| Orlando | $825–$1,225950 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200900 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days |
| Jacksonville | $775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225910 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days |
| Tampa | $850–$1,250980 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225920 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,120 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 Columbus, 1,170 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 | $925–$1,325 | $1,375–$1,975 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,025–$1,475 | $1,550–$2,225 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,150–$1,650 | $1,725–$2,475 |
| Pickup truck | $1,200–$1,725 | $1,800–$2,575 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$800 | $825–$1,175 |
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 Ohio is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,125 Peak: about $1,275
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Ohio
About 19,539 people moved from Florida to Ohio in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (18,740 in 2023, 20,338 in 2024). That is 3.8% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 18,942 people a year move from Ohio back to Florida — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,125, shipping from Florida to Ohio costs more than sending a car to Maryland ($1,100) and Arkansas ($1,100) but less than to Texas ($1,175) and New York ($1,175). That works out to about 96¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,170 road miles from Miami to Columbus — 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 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio
62 companies based in Ohio: 56 carriers, 6 brokers, 421 trucks in total, 8 years in business on average.
- Sam Auto Trans LLC Twinsburg · 76 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2520572
- Ascot Auto Trans LLC Akron · 45 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2429414
- Bwi Haul Solutions Cincinnati · 42 trucks · since 2021 · USDOT 3779250
- Advance Auto Transport Sylvania · 30 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2370875
- Professional Auto Transport LLC Howard · 30 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4408547
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Ohio car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Ohio's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Ohio?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $925–$1,325 from Miami to Columbus (1,170 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $750–$1,375. An SUV costs about $1,025–$1,475, a pickup $1,200–$1,725, and an enclosed trailer $1,375–$1,975 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Ohio?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,170-mile trip from Miami to Columbus. 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 Ohio?
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 Ohio after moving?
Ohio requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Transfer the title at a County Clerk of Courts title office first — it needs an out-of-state VIN inspection.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Ohio?
Driving 1,170 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $150 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $925–$1,325. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Ohio?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 62 based in Ohio, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.