Route guide · NH → FL
Shipping a car from New Hampshire to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Manchester to Miami costs about $1,025–$1,450 on an open carrier and $1,525–$2,175 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–6 days in transit. It ranks #227 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,250
- Road miles
- 1,520
- Days in transit
- 4–6
- People moving a year
- 3.4K
- Companies at both ends
- 222
City to city
What it costs between New Hampshire and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Manchester, Keene, Laconia and Lebanon and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 1,200 to 1,560 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $1,025–$1,4501,520 mi · 4–6 days | $975–$1,4001,350 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4251,420 mi · 3–6 days |
| Keene | $1,025–$1,4501,500 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,390 mi · 3–6 days |
| Laconia | $1,025–$1,4751,560 mi · 4–6 days | $975–$1,4001,390 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,260 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4251,460 mi · 3–6 days |
| Lebanon | $1,025–$1,4751,550 mi · 4–6 days | $975–$1,4001,370 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4251,440 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
Manchester to Miami, 1,520 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 | $1,025–$1,450 | $1,525–$2,175 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,150–$1,625 | $1,725–$2,450 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,275–$1,825 | $1,925–$2,725 |
| Pickup truck | $1,325–$1,900 | $2,000–$2,850 |
| Motorcycle | $625–$875 | $925–$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 New Hampshire to Florida is March–May and September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,250 Peak: about $1,550
About this route
Why so many cars go from New Hampshire to Florida
About 3,371 people moved from New Hampshire to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5,012 in 2023, 1,730 in 2024). That is 7.4% of everyone who left New Hampshire for another state, making Florida its #4 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 2,455 people a year move from Florida back to New Hampshire — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 4–6 days on the road for the roughly 1,520 miles from Manchester 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
- Winter storms in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end New Hampshire
4 companies based in New Hampshire: 4 carriers, 0 brokers, 12 trucks in total, 2 years in business on average.
- Automobili Logistics LLC Salem · 4 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4093407
- Moremile Transport Corp Bedford · 4 trucks · since 2026 · USDOT 4548985
- Liz Transportation LLC Nashua · 2 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4410863
- Open Heaven Auto Transport LLC Manchester · 2 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4172266
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
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,025–$1,450 from Manchester to Miami (1,520 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $925–$1,475. An SUV costs about $1,150–$1,625, a pickup $1,325–$1,900, and an enclosed trailer $1,525–$2,175 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from New Hampshire to Florida?
Transit is usually 4–6 days after pickup for the 1,520-mile trip from Manchester 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 New Hampshire to Florida?
March–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 25% 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 New Hampshire to Florida?
Driving 1,520 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $190 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,025–$1,450. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from New Hampshire to Florida?
Our directory lists 4 companies based in New Hampshire and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.