Florida to New York Car Transport

Florida to New York Car Shipping Cost & Transit Time

Shipping a car from Florida to New York typically costs $900–$1,400 on open transport and $1,300–$2,000 on enclosed transport, with delivery in 3–6 days.

Distance is approximately 1,100–1,300 miles depending on your exact origin and destination. This is the return leg of the same corridor as our New York to Florida route, so the same seasonal pattern applies in reverse — demand and pricing rise in spring (Mar–Apr) as snowbirds head north, and again in fall as students and seasonal movers relocate. Booking 2–3 weeks ahead of peak windows typically secures better rates. Use our Cost Calculator for a real-time quote based on your specific cities and vehicle.

Shipping From Anywhere in Florida

Popular New York Delivery Destinations

New Jersey deliveries are frequently routed alongside New York shipments given the shared regional carrier network, so if your destination is just across the state line, expect similar pricing and timing.

Transport Service Options for This Route

All standard transport types are available for Florida to New York shipments, with door-to-door service included on most quotes at no extra charge.

• Open Transport — the standard, most affordable option, used for the majority of FL-NY shipments (Open Transport)
• Enclosed Transport — recommended for classic, luxury, or exotic vehicles; full weather and road-debris protection (Enclosed Transport)
• Door-to-Door Delivery — pickup and drop-off at your exact addresses, the default for this route (Door-to-Door Transport)
• Terminal-to-Terminal — a lower-cost alternative if you can drop off and collect from a depot (Terminal-to-Terminal Shipping)
• Expedited Shipping — priority dispatch for time-sensitive moves

Shipping Cost by Vehicle Type (Florida to New York)

Who Ships on This Route

• Snowbirds returning north to New York each spring after wintering in Florida — the highest-volume use case on this route
• Retirees and relocators making a permanent move from Florida back to New York
• Students shipping a vehicle to New York colleges
• Military families under PCS orders, often needing expedited or guaranteed-pickup service
• Dealers and sellers relocating a purchased or leased vehicle sight-unseen

How the Process Works

• Get your instant quote — enter your pickup/delivery ZIP codes, vehicle details, and preferred transport type using our Cost Calculator. No email required.
• Book with zero upfront deposit — confirm your pickup window; no payment is due until your vehicle is dispatched.
• Vehicle inspection at pickup — your driver documents your vehicle's condition before loading.
• Transit and tracking — track your shipment throughout the 3–6 day transit window.
• Delivery and final inspection — your vehicle is delivered directly to your New York address, with a final walk-around inspection against the pickup documentation.

What to know before booking:

• Up to 100 lbs of personal items are allowed in the trunk or cargo area, secured in a box or bag — not covered by cargo insurance, and hazardous materials, firearms, or illegal items are never permitted.
• Cargo insurance is included on every shipment — $100,000 on open carriers, $500,000 on enclosed carriers — with no separate line-item cost.
• If shipping in winter, note that Northeast weather can occasionally affect delivery scheduling by a day or two; this is communicated proactively if it applies to your shipment.