New York to Florida Car Transport

New York to Florida Car Shipping Cost & Transit Time

Shipping a car from New York to Florida 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. As with all major snowbird corridors, pricing rises during peak relocation windows — fall (Sept–Nov) as snowbirds head south, and spring (Mar–Apr) as they return north. Booking 2–3 weeks ahead of a peak-season date typically secures better rates and faster carrier matching. Use our Cost Calculator for a real-time quote based on your specific cities and vehicle.

Shipping From Anywhere in New York State

We provide pickup across all of New York, not just NYC — carriers regularly service:

*New Jersey pickups are frequently routed alongside New York shipments given the shared regional carrier network, so if you're just across the state line, you'll typically see similar pricing and timing.

Popular Florida Delivery Destinations

Transport Service Options for This Route

All standard transport types are available for New York to Florida 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 NY-FL 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, common for last-minute relocations or PCS orders

Guaranteed pickup-date service is available on this corridor for an additional fee — ask your booking agent if your move has a hard deadline.

Shipping Cost by Vehicle Type (New York to Florida)

Who Ships on This Route

This corridor sees especially high demand from a few specific groups:

• Snowbirds relocating seasonally between New York and Florida each fall and spring — the single highest-volume use case on this route
• Retirees making a permanent move south
• Students shipping a vehicle to or from Florida colleges at semester start/end
• Military families under PCS orders, often needing expedited or guaranteed-pickup service
• Dealers and individual sellers relocating a purchased or leased vehicle sight-unseen

Whatever your situation, the process and pricing above apply the same way — reach out if your move has specific timing constraints and we'll flag the right service tier.

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, which becomes your reference point at delivery.
• Transit and tracking — most customers can track shipment status throughout the 3–6 day transit window.
• Delivery and final inspection — your vehicle is delivered directly to your Florida address, with a final walk-around inspection against the pickup documentation.

What to know before booking:

• You may keep up to 100 lbs of personal items in the trunk or cargo area, secured in a box or bag — but these items aren't covered by cargo insurance, and hazardous materials, firearms, and illegal items are never permitted.
• Cargo insurance is included on every shipment — $100,000 coverage on open carriers, $500,000 on enclosed carriers — with no separate line-item cost to you.
• A car with expired registration can still be shipped, since it's being transported, not driven — but confirm your Florida registration timeline separately, as this route doesn't affect DMV requirements.
• Leased vehicles can be shipped, though some leasing companies require notice or authorization — check your lease agreement or contact your leasing company before booking if you're unsure.