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Route guide · NY → TN
Car shipping from New York to Tennessee
Car transport from New York to Tennessee runs 900 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from New York to Nashville 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
- 59
City to city
Cost to ship a car from New York to Tennessee, city to city
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between New York, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse and Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga — 650 to 1,120 road miles apart.
| From | Nashville | 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 |
Estimate, not a quote
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, 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, 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 transport companies from New York to Tennessee
Companies headquartered at either end of the route usually run this lane often. Filter by services, company type and safety record — every listing is matched to its FMCSA record.
- Pickup end New York 45 companies · 35 carriers · 10 brokers · 212 trucks · 13 yrs avg.
- Delivery end Tennessee 14 companies · 14 carriers · 2 brokers · 190 trucks · 13 yrs avg.
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When you need to ship a car to or from New York, you need an experienced New York car shipping company you can rely on. For over 30 years, RoadRunner Auto…
At SGT Auto Transport, we were founded back in 2014, initially in Florida before we relocated to South Carolina and finally to Bohemia, New York. SGT Auto…
Sherpa was founded in 2017 by seasoned, successful entrepreneurs on a mission to transform the car shipping industry. Throughout several cross-country moves…
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American Transportation Company
FMCSA verifiedVeteran- and family-owned Knoxville company providing nationwide commercial vehicle driveaway and heavy hauling.
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Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc
FMCSA verifiedAuto transport carrier founded in 1994 by an owner-driver, specializing in hauling vehicles for over 30 years.
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Plycar Automotive Logistics
FMCSA verifiedAuto transport arm of Plycon Transportation Group, a New York mover offering open and enclosed car shipping.
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Online Auto Connection
FMCSA verifiedV
Vitacars
FMCSA verifiedKnoxville enclosed-only car carrier with liftgate trailers for luxury and exotic vehicles, booked direct without a broker.
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Allstar Hauling LLC
FMCSA verifiedAG
Avant Garde Auto Logistics
FMCSA verifiedSmyrna, Tennessee auto transport company offering open and enclosed coast-to-coast vehicle shipping.
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AutoPlane
FMCSA verifiedLong Island car carrier based at MacArthur Airport, shipping cars between New York and Florida in about 3 days.
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Direct Connect Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedFH
Freedom Haulers, LLC
FMCSA verifiedAL
Autopro Logistics
FMCSA verifiedLong Island auto transport broker arranging fully insured luxury and standard vehicle shipping across the U.S.
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Axis Auto Logistics
FMCSA verifiedLong Island auto transport broker with door-to-door shipping, guaranteed pickup dates and expedited service.
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Northeastern Trucking
FMCSA verifiedSM
Ship My Cars
FMCSA verifiedAT
Acar Trucking LLC
FMCSA verifiedGT
GT Transportation LLC
FMCSA verifiedEC
East Coast Auto Transport Inc
FMCSA verifiedLA
Ladue Auto Transport LLC
FMCSA verifiedTE
Turon Express LLC
FMCSA verifiedDA
Dars Auto Hauler LLC
FMCSA verifiedDA
Drivemaxx Auto Transport LLC
FMCSA verifiedRA
Roggie Auto Transport LLC
FMCSA verifiedUA
Upstate Auto Transportation Inc
FMCSA verifiedBA
Buckley Auto Transport II Inc
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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 (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. 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 45 companies based in New York and 14 based in Tennessee, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 191 that ship nationwide.