Route guide · NY → VA
Shipping a car from New York to Virginia
Shipping a running sedan from New York to Virginia Beach costs about $550–$900 on an open carrier and $825–$1,350 in an enclosed trailer, with 1–3 days in transit. It ranks #184 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $725
- Road miles
- 340
- Days in transit
- 1–3
- People moving a year
- 15.7K
- Companies at both ends
- 86
City to city
What it costs between New York and Virginia cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between New York, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse and Virginia Beach, Richmond, Alexandria and Roanoke — 250 to 530 road miles apart.
| From | Virginia Beach | Richmond | Alexandria | Roanoke |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $550–$900340 mi · 1–3 days | $550–$900340 mi · 1–3 days | $500–$850250 mi · 1–2 days | $600–$975470 mi · 1–3 days |
| Buffalo | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$975450 mi · 1–3 days | $550–$900350 mi · 1–3 days | $600–$975460 mi · 1–3 days |
| Rochester | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$975460 mi · 1–3 days | $550–$925360 mi · 1–3 days | $625–$1,000500 mi · 1–3 days |
| Syracuse | $625–$1,000510 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$975460 mi · 1–3 days | $550–$900350 mi · 1–3 days | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 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 Virginia Beach, 340 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 | $550–$900 | $825–$1,350 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $600–$1,000 | $925–$1,525 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $675–$1,125 | $1,025–$1,700 |
| Pickup truck | $700–$1,175 | $1,075–$1,775 |
| Motorcycle | $325–$550 | $500–$825 |
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 Virginia is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $725 Peak: about $775
About this route
Why so many cars go from New York to Virginia
About 15,706 people moved from New York to Virginia in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (15,048 in 2023, 16,364 in 2024). That is 3.5% of everyone who left New York for another state.
Far fewer people make the reverse move — about 11,120 a year from Virginia to New York. Carriers bound for Virginia rarely run empty, which keeps pickups quick but prices firm.
How the price compares
At a typical $725, shipping from New York to Virginia is one of the cheaper long moves out of New York — North Carolina ($875) and South Carolina ($950) cost more. That works out to about $2.13 a mile — short runs cost more per mile because the fixed cost of loading and unloading weighs more.
Distance and transit time
At about 340 road miles, New York to Virginia Beach takes 1–3 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads south-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 Virginia, 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 Virginia
28 companies based in Virginia: 26 carriers, 2 brokers, 107 trucks in total, 12 years in business on average.
- Prestige Auto Transport Mount Crawford · 28 trucks · since 2004 · USDOT 1306068
- Autova Auto Transport LLC Madison Hts · 7 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4122145
- Ata Centreville · 6 trucks · since 2012 · USDOT 2303078
- Cavalier Transport Inc Spotsylvania · 5 trucks · since 2018 · USDOT 3193540
- Helens Transportation LLC Frederickburg · 5 trucks · since 2008 · USDOT 1779934
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
New York to Virginia car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Virginia's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from New York to Virginia?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $550–$900 from New York to Virginia Beach (340 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $500–$1,025. An SUV costs about $600–$1,000, a pickup $700–$1,175, and an enclosed trailer $825–$1,350 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from New York to Virginia?
Transit is usually 1–3 days after pickup for the 340-mile trip from New York to Virginia Beach. Before that, allow 1–5 days for a carrier to be assigned — or pay roughly 30% extra to have it collected within 48 hours.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from New York to Virginia?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in Virginia after moving?
Virginia requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Title and register together; cars kept in Northern Virginia need an emissions inspection unless they have a valid certificate from the last 12 months.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from New York to Virginia?
Driving 340 miles takes about 1 day: roughly $40 in gas. Shipping a sedan costs about $550–$900. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from New York to Virginia?
Our directory lists 58 companies based in New York and 28 based in Virginia, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.