Route guide · NC → FL
Shipping a car from North Carolina to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Charlotte to Miami costs about $750–$1,150 on an open carrier and $1,125–$1,725 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #58 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $950
- Road miles
- 770
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 25.6K
- Companies at both ends
- 252
City to city
What it costs between North Carolina and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Fayetteville and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 400 to 840 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $750–$1,150770 mi · 2–4 days | $650–$1,025560 mi · 2–3 days | $575–$950400 mi · 1–3 days | $675–$1,050600 mi · 2–3 days |
| Raleigh | $775–$1,175830 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,075630 mi · 2–3 days | $625–$1,000490 mi · 1–3 days | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days |
| Greensboro | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,075630 mi · 2–3 days | $625–$1,000490 mi · 1–3 days | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days |
| Fayetteville | $750–$1,150760 mi · 2–4 days | $650–$1,050570 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$950430 mi · 1–3 days | $700–$1,075630 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
Charlotte to Miami, 770 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 | $750–$1,150 | $1,125–$1,725 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $850–$1,300 | $1,275–$1,950 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $950–$1,450 | $1,425–$2,175 |
| Pickup truck | $975–$1,500 | $1,475–$2,250 |
| Motorcycle | $450–$700 | $675–$1,050 |
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 North Carolina to Florida is January–May and September–November.
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- Feb
- Mar
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- Aug
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Cheapest: about $950 Peak: about $1,025
About this route
Why so many cars go from North Carolina to Florida
About 25,578 people moved from North Carolina to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (25,290 in 2023, 25,865 in 2024). That is 10.8% of everyone who left North Carolina for another state, making Florida its #2 destination.
This is the lighter direction: about 36,761 people a year move Florida to North Carolina. Carriers that bring cars into North Carolina need loads back toward Florida, so it's worth asking for a backhaul price on this leg.
How the price compares
At a typical $950, shipping from North Carolina to Florida costs more than sending a car to New York ($875) but less than to Texas ($1,075) and Colorado ($1,275). That works out to about $1.23 a mile.
Distance and transit time
Charlotte to Miami is about 770 road miles — 2–4 days on the truck. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads south and stays on Eastern time the whole way.
On the road
- 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 North Carolina and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup 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
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
North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $750–$1,150 from Charlotte to Miami (770 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $575–$1,175. An SUV costs about $850–$1,300, a pickup $975–$1,500, and an enclosed trailer $1,125–$1,725 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from North Carolina to Florida?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 770-mile trip from Charlotte to Miami. Getting the car picked up takes another 1–5 days on a standard booking; expedited pickup within 1–2 days costs about 30% more.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from North Carolina to Florida?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. Whatever the month, a flexible pickup date booked 2–3 weeks out gets the best price.
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 North Carolina to Florida?
Driving 770 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $100 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $750–$1,150. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from North Carolina to Florida?
Our directory lists 34 companies based in North Carolina and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.