Route guide · OH → FL
Shipping a car from Ohio to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Columbus to Miami costs about $925–$1,325 on an open carrier and $1,375–$1,975 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #20 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,125
- Road miles
- 1,170
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 18.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 280
City to city
What it costs between Ohio and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 740 to 1,320 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225950 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250980 mi · 2–4 days |
| Cleveland | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225910 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days |
| Cincinnati | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200900 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225920 mi · 2–4 days |
| Toledo | $975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 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
Columbus to Miami, 1,170 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 | $925–$1,325 | $1,375–$1,975 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,025–$1,475 | $1,550–$2,225 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,150–$1,650 | $1,725–$2,475 |
| Pickup truck | $1,200–$1,725 | $1,800–$2,575 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$800 | $825–$1,175 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter and the holidays), running about 20% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Ohio to Florida is February–May and September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,125 Peak: about $1,350
About this route
Why so many cars go from Ohio to Florida
About 18,943 people moved from Ohio to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (18,543 in 2023, 19,342 in 2024). That is 10.5% of everyone who left Ohio for another state — no state draws more people from Ohio.
Traffic runs both ways — about 19,539 people a year move from Florida back to Ohio — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,125, shipping from Ohio to Florida costs more than sending a car to Texas ($1,075) but less than to Colorado ($1,200) and Arizona ($1,375). That works out to about 96¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,170 road miles from Columbus to Miami — 3–5 days on the truck after pickup. Carriers usually load several cars before heading out, so the pickup window matters as much as transit time. 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 Ohio and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Ohio
62 companies based in Ohio: 56 carriers, 6 brokers, 421 trucks in total, 8 years in business on average.
- Sam Auto Trans LLC Twinsburg · 76 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2520572
- Ascot Auto Trans LLC Akron · 45 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2429414
- Bwi Haul Solutions Cincinnati · 42 trucks · since 2021 · USDOT 3779250
- Advance Auto Transport Sylvania · 30 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2370875
- Professional Auto Transport LLC Howard · 30 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4408547
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
Ohio 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 Ohio to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $925–$1,325 from Columbus to Miami (1,170 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $750–$1,375. An SUV costs about $1,025–$1,475, a pickup $1,200–$1,725, and an enclosed trailer $1,375–$1,975 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Ohio to Florida?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,170-mile trip from Columbus 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 Ohio to Florida?
February–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 20% 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 Ohio to Florida?
Driving 1,170 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $150 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $925–$1,325. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Ohio to Florida?
Our directory lists 62 companies based in Ohio and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.