Route
Florida To New York Car Shipping
Roughly 1,200 miles and 3 to 5 days on the road. Here is what this specific lane looks like, including what it costs and where the access problems usually are.
The Florida to New York route at a glance
| Distance | Approximately 1,200 miles |
|---|---|
| Transit time | 3 to 5 days once collected |
| Open transport | $800 – $1,250 |
| Enclosed transport | $1,200 – $1,900 |
| Trailer options | Open and enclosed, door to door |
Those price ranges are for a standard sedan in normal conditions. Larger vehicles, non-runners and peak-season bookings sit above them.
What this lane is actually like
The northbound half of the snowbird corridor. Capacity tightens noticeably each spring as seasonal residents head home, and rates follow.
Areas we collect from and deliver to
Collection in Florida: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville, and anywhere else in the state.
Delivery in New York: New York City, Long Island, Westchester and northern New Jersey, and surrounding areas.
Collections well away from an interstate corridor cost more than those beside one, because a driver has to leave a productive route to reach you. If you are rurally located, ask whether meeting closer to a main road would reduce the rate.
Timing and season
April and May are the peak northbound months. Shipping either side of that window can save meaningfully on the same route.
Transit starts at collection, not at booking. The 3 to 5 day figure above is time on the road. How long it takes to assign a carrier is separate, and depends on how busy the lane is when you book.
Access at both ends
Florida collection is usually simple. New York delivery is the constraint, with most drops arranged at a lot outside the dense boroughs.
A loaded car carrier is around 75 feet long and 13 and a half feet tall. Narrow streets, low tree cover, gated communities and city ordinances all mean the truck may need to meet you at a nearby lot. Flag any of these when you book and it becomes a five-minute detour rather than a problem on the day.
Open or enclosed on this route
Open transport is the right choice for most vehicles on this lane and is what the majority of customers book. Your car travels outdoors, secured to the deck, exposed to the same conditions it would face if you drove the route yourself.
Choose enclosed if the vehicle has low ground clearance, fresh or original paint, genuine collector value, or is being delivered to someone who expects it flawless. Expect to pay 40 to 60 percent more and to book further ahead, since there are fewer enclosed trailers running any given corridor.
What is included
- Door-to-door collection and delivery
- Carrier cargo insurance for the whole journey
- All tolls, fuel and road taxes
- Loading, securing and unloading
- A signed condition report at both ends
- No deposit until a carrier is assigned to your order
Shipping Florida to New York?
Send both ZIP codes and your vehicle details. You will have a written price with no deposit and no obligation.
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