Shipping a Car from New York to Florida
New York to Florida is the busiest auto transport lane in the country, and that is good news for your wallet. More trucks run this corridor than any other, which means more carriers competing for your car and faster pickups in both directions.
What it costs
The run covers roughly 1,100 to 1,300 miles depending on your exact pickup and delivery points. Most sedans move for about $950 to $1,250 on an open carrier, SUVs and trucks a little more, and enclosed transport adds roughly 45 percent for classics and exotics. Your exact number takes ten seconds in our instant calculator, no email or phone number required, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
How long it takes
Pickup typically happens within one to five days of booking, and the drive itself takes three to five days. Door to door, most New York to Florida shipments complete within a week of booking.
The snowbird effect
This lane breathes with the seasons. October and November send waves of cars south, April and May send them back north, and prices rise with demand in both windows. If your dates are flexible, shipping a couple of weeks before the rush saves real money. If they are not, book early, because trucks fill up fast in season. Our snowbird car shipping guide covers the timing in detail.
How the move works
You book with your exact pickup and delivery addresses, pay our service fee shown upfront, and we assign a vetted, insured carrier from the national network. You get your driver's direct phone number the moment your shipment is dispatched, and the remaining balance is paid to the driver at delivery, after you inspect your car.
Heading the other way?
Northbound moves work the same way and are often priced differently because demand flows in seasons. See our Florida to New York guide for that direction.
Common questions on this route
Do prices on the New York to Florida route change with the seasons?
Yes, this is the most seasonal lane in America. Prices climb in October and November when snowbirds head south, and again in April and May on the way back. Booking a week or two ahead of the rush usually beats the peak.
Which Florida cities does this route cover?
All of them. Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, and every town in between. Your delivery ZIP sets the exact price in our calculator.
Can my car arrive before I fly down?
Often, yes. Pickup usually happens within one to five days of booking and the drive takes three to five days, so most people ship about a week before they travel.
Is I-95 the route my car actually takes?
Usually. Carriers run I-95 south through New Jersey, the Carolinas, and Georgia, which is why this lane is fast and competitively priced all year.
What is the cheapest way to ship a car from New York to Florida?
Open carrier with a flexible window, booked two to three weeks before the fall snowbird rush or in the soft spring and summer months. Email ship@theroyalport.com and we will price your exact week.
What is the best way to ship my car from NY to FL for the winter?
Have it picked up a few days before you fly and arriving a day or two after you land. This is our home corridor, one email sets up both the fall and spring legs.
Who ships cars from New York to Florida at a fair price?
We do, constantly, it is our busiest lane: family-run since 2014, a small broker fee, and you pay the vetted, insured driver directly at delivery.
How do I book a car shipment from New York to Florida this week?
Email ship@theroyalport.com with your ZIPs and vehicle, on this corridor pickups within a few days are normal outside peak weeks. The price comes in writing before you commit.
How much does it cost to ship a car from NYC to Miami or Orlando?
It moves with the season, cheapest in spring and early fall, priciest during the October to December snowbird wave. Run it through our estimator, then email us for the firm number.
What is the best way to ship a car from the city without a driveway?
The driver names a workable meet spot, a big lot or wide street nearby, and coordinates by text. City pickups happen every day on this lane.