Route guide · MD → FL
Shipping a car from Maryland to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Baltimore to Miami costs about $900–$1,300 on an open carrier and $1,350–$1,950 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #23 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,100
- Road miles
- 1,130
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 16.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 270
City to city
What it costs between Maryland and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Baltimore, Frederick, Salisbury and Cumberland and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 770 to 1,140 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175800 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,2501,010 mi · 3–5 days |
| Frederick | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,2501,000 mi · 2–5 days |
| Salisbury | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200900 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150770 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days |
| Cumberland | $900–$1,3001,140 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250980 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
Baltimore to Miami, 1,130 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 | $900–$1,300 | $1,350–$1,950 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,000–$1,450 | $1,525–$2,175 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,125–$1,625 | $1,700–$2,450 |
| Pickup truck | $1,175–$1,700 | $1,750–$2,550 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$775 | $800–$1,175 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter and the holidays), running about 20% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Maryland to Florida is February–May and September.
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
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- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,100 Peak: about $1,325
About this route
Why so many cars go from Maryland to Florida
About 16,899 people moved from Maryland to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (17,439 in 2023, 16,358 in 2024). That is 9.4% of everyone who left Maryland for another state, making Florida its #3 destination.
Only about 8,782 people a year go back from Florida to Maryland, so demand here is mostly one-way. With trucks toward Florida in steady demand, expect quick pickups and little room to haggle.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,100, shipping from Maryland to Florida is one of the cheaper long moves out of Maryland — Texas ($1,200) and California ($1,675) cost more. That works out to about 97¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 3–5 days on the road for the roughly 1,130 miles from Baltimore to Miami, after a pickup window of a few days while the carrier assembles a full load. The car heads south-southwest 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 Maryland and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Maryland
52 companies based in Maryland: 52 carriers, 0 brokers, 187 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Right Way Auto Transport Inc Elkton · 37 trucks · since 1989 · USDOT 355181
- Always Auto Transport LLC Joppa · 8 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2191536
- Moveacar Transport Hanover · 7 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3249253
- Borsuk Transport Inc Bel Air · 6 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3244362
- Apex Auto Transport LLC Fallston · 5 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 877305
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
Maryland 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 Maryland to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $900–$1,300 from Baltimore to Miami (1,130 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $750–$1,300. An SUV costs about $1,000–$1,450, a pickup $1,175–$1,700, and an enclosed trailer $1,350–$1,950 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Maryland to Florida?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,130-mile trip from Baltimore to Miami. 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 Maryland to Florida?
February–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 20% more. If you must ship in peak months, book three to four weeks ahead.
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 Maryland to Florida?
Driving 1,130 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $140 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $900–$1,300. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Maryland to Florida?
Our directory lists 52 companies based in Maryland and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.