Route guide · FL → VA
Shipping a car from Florida to Virginia
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Virginia Beach 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 #36 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,025
- Road miles
- 940
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 24.8K
- Companies at both ends
- 246
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Virginia cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Virginia Beach, Richmond, Alexandria and Roanoke — 580 to 1,080 road miles apart.
| From | Virginia Beach | Richmond | Alexandria | Roanoke |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250980 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 days |
| Orlando | $750–$1,150770 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150730 mi · 2–4 days |
| Jacksonville | $700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days | $700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days | $750–$1,150760 mi · 2–4 days | $675–$1,050580 mi · 2–3 days |
| Tampa | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200850 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225960 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 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 Virginia Beach, 940 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–$2,050 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,025–$1,525 | $1,550–$2,300 |
| Pickup truck | $1,075–$1,600 | $1,600–$2,400 |
| Motorcycle | $500–$725 | $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 Virginia is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,025 Peak: about $1,175
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Virginia
About 24,776 people moved from Florida to Virginia in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (24,733 in 2023, 24,818 in 2024). That is 4.9% of everyone who left Florida for another state, making Virginia its #5 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 28,564 people a year move from Virginia 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 Virginia 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 $1.09 a mile.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 2–4 days on the road for the roughly 940 miles from Miami to Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia
28 companies based in Virginia: 26 carriers, 2 brokers, 107 trucks in total, 12 years in business on average.
- Prestige Auto Transport Mount Crawford · 28 trucks · since 2004 · USDOT 1306068
- Autova Auto Transport LLC Madison Hts · 7 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4122145
- Ata Centreville · 6 trucks · since 2012 · USDOT 2303078
- Cavalier Transport Inc Spotsylvania · 5 trucks · since 2018 · USDOT 3193540
- Helens Transportation LLC Frederickburg · 5 trucks · since 2008 · USDOT 1779934
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Virginia car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Virginia's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Virginia?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $825–$1,225 from Miami to Virginia Beach (940 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $675–$1,275. 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 Virginia?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 940-mile trip from Miami to Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia?
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 Virginia after moving?
Virginia requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Title and register together; cars kept in Northern Virginia need an emissions inspection unless they have a valid certificate from the last 12 months.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Virginia?
Driving 940 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 Virginia?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 28 based in Virginia, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.