Route guide · MA → FL
Shipping a car from Massachusetts to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Boston to Miami costs about $1,000–$1,450 on an open carrier and $1,525–$2,175 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–6 days in transit. It ranks #13 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,225
- Road miles
- 1,480
- Days in transit
- 3–6
- People moving a year
- 22.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 292
City to city
What it costs between Massachusetts and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Boston, Worcester, Springfield and New Bedford and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 1,130 to 1,480 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $1,000–$1,4501,480 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days |
| Worcester | $1,000–$1,4251,460 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,360 mi · 3–6 days |
| Springfield | $1,000–$1,4251,430 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,260 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,330 mi · 3–6 days |
| New Bedford | $1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,350 mi · 3–6 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
Boston to Miami, 1,480 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 | $1,000–$1,450 | $1,525–$2,175 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,125–$1,625 | $1,700–$2,425 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,275–$1,800 | $1,900–$2,700 |
| Pickup truck | $1,325–$1,875 | $1,975–$2,800 |
| Motorcycle | $600–$875 | $900–$1,300 |
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 Massachusetts to Florida is March–May and September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,225 Peak: about $1,525
About this route
Why so many cars go from Massachusetts to Florida
About 22,918 people moved from Massachusetts to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (24,002 in 2023, 21,834 in 2024). That is 12.4% of everyone who left Massachusetts for another state — no state draws more people from Massachusetts.
Traffic is lopsided: only about 11,669 people a year go the other way, Florida to Massachusetts. Trucks heading into Florida fill up quickly, so pickups are usually fast — but carriers have less reason to discount in peak months.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,225, shipping from Massachusetts to Florida costs more than sending a car to North Carolina ($1,000) but less than to Texas ($1,350) and California ($1,800). That works out to about 83¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,480 road miles from Boston to Miami — 3–6 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 south-southwest and stays on Eastern time the whole way.
On the road
- Winter storms in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Massachusetts
74 companies based in Massachusetts: 74 carriers, 1 brokers, 259 trucks in total, 7 years in business on average.
- Corja Auto Hauling Inc Agawam · 26 trucks · since 2015 · USDOT 2781912
- Best Choice Trucking LLC Dedham · 9 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 3062896
- Gorilla Transport Inc West Springfield · 9 trucks · since 2018 · USDOT 3087227
- Phoenix Auto Relocation Corp Malden · 8 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4371018
- S & P Auto Logistics Inc Chicopee · 8 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3288192
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
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,000–$1,450 from Boston to Miami (1,480 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $900–$1,450. An SUV costs about $1,125–$1,625, a pickup $1,325–$1,875, and an enclosed trailer $1,525–$2,175 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Massachusetts to Florida?
Transit is usually 3–6 days after pickup for the 1,480-mile trip from Boston to Miami. 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 Massachusetts to Florida?
March–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 25% 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 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 Massachusetts to Florida?
Driving 1,480 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $190 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,000–$1,450. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Massachusetts to Florida?
Our directory lists 74 companies based in Massachusetts and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.