Route guide · NY → NC
Shipping a car from New York to North Carolina
Shipping a running sedan from New York to Charlotte costs about $700–$1,075 on an open carrier and $1,025–$1,625 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–3 days in transit. It ranks #62 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $900
- Road miles
- 630
- Days in transit
- 2–3
- People moving a year
- 23.6K
- Companies at both ends
- 92
City to city
What it costs between New York and North Carolina cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between New York, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse and Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Fayetteville — 500 to 700 road miles apart.
| From | Charlotte | Raleigh | Greensboro | Fayetteville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $700–$1,075630 mi · 2–3 days | $625–$1,000500 mi · 1–3 days | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days | $650–$1,025560 mi · 2–3 days |
| Buffalo | $700–$1,075640 mi · 2–3 days | $675–$1,050580 mi · 2–3 days | $650–$1,025560 mi · 2–3 days | $700–$1,075640 mi · 2–3 days |
| Rochester | $725–$1,100680 mi · 2–4 days | $675–$1,050600 mi · 2–3 days | $675–$1,050590 mi · 2–3 days | $700–$1,100660 mi · 2–3 days |
| Syracuse | $725–$1,125700 mi · 2–4 days | $675–$1,075610 mi · 2–3 days | $675–$1,075610 mi · 2–3 days | $700–$1,100670 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
New York to Charlotte, 630 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 | $700–$1,075 | $1,025–$1,625 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $775–$1,200 | $1,150–$1,800 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $875–$1,350 | $1,300–$2,025 |
| Pickup truck | $900–$1,400 | $1,350–$2,100 |
| Motorcycle | $425–$650 | $625–$975 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from New York to North Carolina is January–May and September–November.
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- Feb
- Mar
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- Aug
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- Dec
Cheapest: about $875 Peak: about $950
About this route
Why so many cars go from New York to North Carolina
About 23,577 people moved from New York to North Carolina in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (29,175 in 2023, 17,978 in 2024). That is 5.3% of everyone who left New York for another state.
Only about 9,538 people a year go back from North Carolina to New York, so demand here is mostly one-way. With trucks toward North Carolina in steady demand, expect quick pickups and little room to haggle.
How the price compares
At a typical $875, shipping from New York to North Carolina costs more than sending a car to Virginia ($725) but less than to South Carolina ($950) and Georgia ($1,000). That works out to about $1.39 a mile — short runs cost more per mile because the fixed cost of loading and unloading weighs more.
Distance and transit time
The 630-mile run from New York to Charlotte takes 2–3 days on a carrier — short enough that driving yourself is a real option. The car heads southwest and stays on Eastern time the whole way.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in New York and North Carolina, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end New York
58 companies based in New York: 44 carriers, 7 brokers, 458 trucks in total, 11 years in business on average.
- Acar Trucking LLC Brooklyn · 270 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4116994
- Bibi Carrier LLC Port Jervis · 42 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3438799
- GZZ Logistics Inc Staten Island · 9 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3476017
- Blue Cat Logistic Inc Brooklyn · 8 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4050399
- East Coast Auto Transport Inc Fort Ann · 7 trucks · since 1987 · USDOT 296156
Delivery end North Carolina
34 companies based in North Carolina: 34 carriers, 0 brokers, 150 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Bulla Transportation Inc Charlotte · 55 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4029519
- Rhodes Brothers Trucking LLC Selma · 9 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2446705
- Frank Pless Auto Transport Inc Concord · 6 trucks · since 2009 · USDOT 1979139
- K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc Charlotte · 6 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2997038
- Dragon Haul Inc Mooresville · 4 trucks · since 2026 · USDOT 4527691
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
New York to North Carolina car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and North Carolina's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from New York to North Carolina?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $700–$1,075 from New York to Charlotte (630 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $625–$1,125. An SUV costs about $775–$1,200, a pickup $900–$1,400, and an enclosed trailer $1,025–$1,625 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from New York to North Carolina?
Transit is usually 2–3 days after pickup for the 630-mile trip from New York to Charlotte. 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 York to North Carolina?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. If you must ship in peak months, book three to four weeks ahead.
How soon do I have to register my car in North Carolina after moving?
North Carolina requires new residents to register within 60 days of becoming a resident. Get your North Carolina driver license first; out-of-state insurance policies are not accepted.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from New York to North Carolina?
Driving 630 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $80 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $700–$1,075. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from New York to North Carolina?
Our directory lists 58 companies based in New York and 34 based in North Carolina, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.