Route guide · NY → TN
Shipping a car from New York to Tennessee
Shipping a running sedan from New York to Nashville-Davidson costs about $800–$1,200 on an open carrier and $1,225–$1,825 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #113 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,000
- Road miles
- 900
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 9.4K
- Companies at both ends
- 73
City to city
What it costs between New York and Tennessee cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between New York, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse and Nashville-Davidson, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga — 650 to 1,120 road miles apart.
| From | Nashville-Davidson | Memphis | Knoxville | Chattanooga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $800–$1,200900 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days | $750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200860 mi · 2–4 days |
| Buffalo | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225950 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days | $750–$1,150760 mi · 2–4 days |
| Rochester | $775–$1,175810 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days | $725–$1,125710 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175820 mi · 2–4 days |
| Syracuse | $800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $750–$1,150760 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200870 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 Nashville-Davidson, 900 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 | $800–$1,200 | $1,225–$1,825 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $900–$1,350 | $1,350–$2,025 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,025–$1,525 | $1,525–$2,275 |
| Pickup truck | $1,050–$1,575 | $1,575–$2,350 |
| Motorcycle | $475–$725 | $725–$1,100 |
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 Tennessee is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,000 Peak: about $1,100
About this route
Why so many cars go from New York to Tennessee
About 9,447 people moved from New York to Tennessee in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (11,363 in 2023, 7,530 in 2024). That is 2.1% of everyone who left New York for another state.
Only about 3,780 people a year go back from Tennessee to New York, so demand here is mostly one-way. With trucks toward Tennessee in steady demand, expect quick pickups and little room to haggle.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,000, shipping from New York to Tennessee costs more than sending a car to South Carolina ($950) and North Carolina ($875) but less than to Florida ($1,175) and Missouri ($1,175). That works out to about $1.11 a mile.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 2–4 days on the road for the roughly 900 miles from New York to Nashville-Davidson, after a pickup window of a few days while the carrier assembles a full load. The car heads west-southwest and crosses one time zone — from Eastern to Central time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in New York and Tennessee, 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 Tennessee
15 companies based in Tennessee: 15 carriers, 1 brokers, 190 trucks in total, 12 years in business on average.
- American Transportation Company Knoxville · 91 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 868890
- Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc La Vergne · 52 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2465955
- GT Transportation LLC Winchester · 8 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2515264
- Turon Express LLC Sevierville · 7 trucks · since 2018 · USDOT 3124588
- Class Custom Carriers LLC Linden · 4 trucks · since 2002 · USDOT 1038733
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
New York to Tennessee car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Tennessee's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from New York to Tennessee?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $800–$1,200 from New York to Nashville-Davidson (900 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $700–$1,300. An SUV costs about $900–$1,350, a pickup $1,050–$1,575, and an enclosed trailer $1,225–$1,825 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from New York to Tennessee?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 900-mile trip from New York to Nashville-Davidson. 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 Tennessee?
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 Tennessee after moving?
Tennessee requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Apply for title and registration through your local county clerk.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from New York to Tennessee?
Driving 900 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $120 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $800–$1,200. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from New York to Tennessee?
Our directory lists 58 companies based in New York and 15 based in Tennessee, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.