Route guide · FL → TN
Shipping a car from Florida to Tennessee
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Nashville-Davidson costs about $825–$1,225 on an open carrier and $1,250–$1,850 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #63 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,025
- Road miles
- 960
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 19.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 233
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Tennessee cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Nashville-Davidson, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga — 460 to 1,020 road miles apart.
| From | Nashville-Davidson | Memphis | Knoxville | Chattanooga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $825–$1,225960 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days |
| Orlando | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175810 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,075640 mi · 2–3 days | $675–$1,075610 mi · 2–3 days |
| Jacksonville | $675–$1,050590 mi · 2–3 days | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days | $625–$1,000490 mi · 1–3 days | $600–$975460 mi · 1–3 days |
| Tampa | $750–$1,150730 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,100660 mi · 2–3 days | $675–$1,075610 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 Nashville-Davidson, 960 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 | $825–$1,225 | $1,250–$1,850 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $925–$1,375 | $1,400–$2,075 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,050–$1,550 | $1,575–$2,325 |
| Pickup truck | $1,075–$1,600 | $1,625–$2,400 |
| Motorcycle | $500–$750 | $750–$1,100 |
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 Tennessee is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,025 Peak: about $1,200
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Tennessee
About 19,861 people moved from Florida to Tennessee in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (21,195 in 2023, 18,526 in 2024). That is 3.9% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 15,937 people a year move from Tennessee back to Florida — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,025, shipping from Florida to Tennessee costs more than sending a car to Alabama ($1,000) and North Carolina ($950) but less than to Kentucky ($1,075) and Maryland ($1,100). That works out to about $1.07 a mile.
Distance and transit time
Miami to Nashville-Davidson is about 960 road miles, or 2–4 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads north-northwest and crosses one time zone — from Eastern to Central time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee
15 companies based in Tennessee: 15 carriers, 1 brokers, 190 trucks in total, 12 years in business on average.
- American Transportation Company Knoxville · 91 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 868890
- Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc La Vergne · 52 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2465955
- GT Transportation LLC Winchester · 8 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2515264
- Turon Express LLC Sevierville · 7 trucks · since 2018 · USDOT 3124588
- Class Custom Carriers LLC Linden · 4 trucks · since 2002 · USDOT 1038733
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Tennessee car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Tennessee's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Tennessee?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $825–$1,225 from Miami to Nashville-Davidson (960 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $600–$1,250. An SUV costs about $925–$1,375, a pickup $1,075–$1,600, and an enclosed trailer $1,250–$1,850 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Tennessee?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 960-mile trip from Miami to Nashville-Davidson. 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 Tennessee?
January–February and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in March–May, up to about 15% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in Tennessee after moving?
Tennessee requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Apply for title and registration through your local county clerk.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Tennessee?
Driving 960 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $120 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $825–$1,225. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Tennessee?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 15 based in Tennessee, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.