Route guide · TN → FL
Shipping a car from Tennessee to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Nashville-Davidson to Miami costs about $825–$1,225 on an open carrier and $1,250–$1,850 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #83 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,025
- Road miles
- 960
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 15.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 233
City to city
What it costs between Tennessee and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Nashville-Davidson, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 460 to 1,020 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson | $825–$1,225960 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days | $675–$1,050590 mi · 2–3 days | $750–$1,150730 mi · 2–4 days |
| Memphis | $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days | $775–$1,175810 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days |
| Knoxville | $800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,075640 mi · 2–3 days | $625–$1,000490 mi · 1–3 days | $700–$1,100660 mi · 2–3 days |
| Chattanooga | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days | $675–$1,075610 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$975460 mi · 1–3 days | $675–$1,075610 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
Nashville-Davidson to Miami, 960 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 | $825–$1,225 | $1,250–$1,850 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $925–$1,375 | $1,400–$2,075 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,050–$1,550 | $1,575–$2,325 |
| Pickup truck | $1,075–$1,600 | $1,625–$2,400 |
| Motorcycle | $500–$750 | $750–$1,100 |
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 Tennessee to Florida is February–May and September.
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- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,025 Peak: about $1,250
About this route
Why so many cars go from Tennessee to Florida
About 15,937 people moved from Tennessee to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (15,663 in 2023, 16,211 in 2024). That is 9.5% of everyone who left Tennessee for another state — no state draws more people from Tennessee.
Traffic runs both ways — about 19,860 people a year move from Florida back to Tennessee — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,025, shipping from Tennessee to Florida costs more than sending a car to Texas ($925) but less than to Colorado ($1,125) and California ($1,450). That works out to about $1.07 a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 960 road miles from Nashville-Davidson to Miami — 2–4 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-southeast and crosses one time zone — from Central to Eastern time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
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 Tennessee and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup 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
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
Tennessee 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 Tennessee to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $825–$1,225 from Nashville-Davidson to Miami (960 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $600–$1,250. An SUV costs about $925–$1,375, a pickup $1,075–$1,600, and an enclosed trailer $1,250–$1,850 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Tennessee to Florida?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 960-mile trip from Nashville-Davidson 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee to Florida?
Driving 960 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $120 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $825–$1,225. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Tennessee to Florida?
Our directory lists 15 companies based in Tennessee and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.