Route guide · ME → FL
Shipping a car from Maine to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Portland to Miami costs about $1,050–$1,500 on an open carrier and $1,575–$2,225 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–6 days in transit. It ranks #213 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,275
- Road miles
- 1,600
- Days in transit
- 4–6
- People moving a year
- 3.5K
- Companies at both ends
- 219
City to city
What it costs between Maine and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Portland, Bangor, Augusta and Presque Isle and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 1,310 to 1,880 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $1,050–$1,5001,600 mi · 4–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days | $1,025–$1,4501,510 mi · 4–6 days |
| Bangor | $1,075–$1,5501,730 mi · 4–7 days | $1,025–$1,4751,560 mi · 4–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,640 mi · 4–6 days |
| Augusta | $1,050–$1,5251,660 mi · 4–7 days | $1,025–$1,4501,500 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days | $1,025–$1,4751,570 mi · 4–6 days |
| Presque Isle | $1,125–$1,6001,880 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5251,710 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days | $1,100–$1,5751,790 mi · 4–7 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
Portland to Miami, 1,600 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 | $1,050–$1,500 | $1,575–$2,225 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,175–$1,675 | $1,750–$2,500 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,300–$1,875 | $1,950–$2,800 |
| Pickup truck | $1,350–$1,925 | $2,025–$2,900 |
| Motorcycle | $625–$900 | $950–$1,350 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter, the holidays and winter weather up north), running about 25% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Maine to Florida is March–May and September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,275 Peak: about $1,575
About this route
Why so many cars go from Maine to Florida
About 3,546 people moved from Maine to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (3,831 in 2023, 3,261 in 2024). That is 12.7% of everyone who left Maine for another state, making Florida its #2 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 3,600 people a year move from Florida back to Maine — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
Distance and transit time
Portland to Miami is about 1,600 road miles, or 4–6 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads south-southwest and stays on Eastern time the whole way.
On the road
- Winter storms in Maine can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.
- 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 Maine and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Maine
1 companies based in Maine: 1 carriers, 0 brokers, 7 trucks in total, 3 years in business on average.
- Hurricane Hauling Services LLC Augusta · 7 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4008292
Delivery 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
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Maine to Florida car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Florida's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Maine to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,050–$1,500 from Portland to Miami (1,600 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $975–$1,600. An SUV costs about $1,175–$1,675, a pickup $1,350–$1,925, and an enclosed trailer $1,575–$2,225 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Maine to Florida?
Transit is usually 4–6 days after pickup for the 1,600-mile trip from Portland to Miami. 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 Maine to Florida?
March–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 25% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in Florida after moving?
Florida requires new residents to register within 10 days of becoming a resident. Buy Florida insurance first — the 10 days count from the day you establish residency, such as starting a job or enrolling children in school.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Maine to Florida?
Driving 1,600 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $200 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,050–$1,500. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Maine to Florida?
Our directory lists 1 companies based in Maine and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.