New York Car Shipping
Heading to Florida for the winter, moving south for good, or shipping a car into the city? We match you with a vetted, licensed carrier for transport anywhere in New York State, and anywhere else in the country.
To or from anywhere in New York, door to door where trucks can reach. Get your price below.
- Open and enclosed carriers
- NYC, Long Island, Westchester, Upstate and Western New York
- Talk to a real person at (424) 453-1800
Shipping in New York
Popular Routes From New York
New York’s hot lanes run south. Every fall, New Yorkers ship cars to Florida for the winter, and a steady flow moves to Georgia year-round.
New York → Florida
About 1,070 (NYC–Orlando) to 1,280 (NYC–Miami) milesOur busiest New York lane, straight down I-95. Upstate cities like Buffalo and Rochester come down I-90 and I-81 first.
New York → Georgia
About 870 (NYC–Atlanta) milesI-95 to Virginia, then I-85 to Atlanta. Popular with New Yorkers relocating to metro Atlanta.
Prices and transit times depend on your exact route, vehicle and season.Get an exact quote
Car Shipping Across New York
City-by-city shipping notes
New York City and Upstate are different worlds for a car carrier. Notes on the cities we ship to and from most:
New York City
All five boroughs. Carriers can’t get down most city streets, so we set a meeting point, often in New Jersey, Queens or Staten Island, where a truck can load.
Buffalo
Western New York on I-90 and I-190. Lake-effect snow is no joke here, so plan winter shipments with some flexibility.
Yonkers
Just north of the Bronx on the Thruway and the Saw Mill. Easier truck access than the city, and close to it.
Rochester
On Lake Ontario off I-90 and I-490. A steady stream of snowbirds heading to Florida each fall.
Syracuse
Central New York where I-81 and I-90 cross. Syracuse University move-ins and move-outs fill late summer and May.
Albany
The capital, where I-87 and I-90 meet. A crossroads for carriers heading to New England, the city or south.
New Rochelle
Westchester County on I-95, a short hop from the city and an easy pickup along the main southbound lane.
Mount Vernon
Bordering the Bronx, close to the Hutchinson River Parkway and I-95. Tight blocks, so we usually meet nearby.
Schenectady
Next to Albany on I-890, easy to combine with Capital Region loads.
Utica
Mohawk Valley on the Thruway (I-90). Heavy winter snow can shift pickup dates.
Who Ships in New York
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Shipping a Car From New York City
A loaded car carrier is long, heavy and tall, and most of the five boroughs simply weren’t built for one. Low bridges, parkways where trucks aren’t allowed, and double-parked streets mean door-to-door pickup in the city usually happens at an agreed meeting point rather than your curb. We’ll work out a spot that’s easy for you to reach, then the driver loads there.
Outside the city, on Long Island, in Westchester, and Upstate, true door-to-door pickup is much more common.
Snowbird Season From New York
New York to Florida is one of the busiest snowbird lanes in the country. Fly down, and let the car follow on I-95. Book a few weeks before your travel date in the fall rush. See snowbird car shipping for timing tips.
Open or Enclosed From New York?
Open transport is the standard choice. Winters bring road salt and slush across the state, so for a luxury, classic or collector car, enclosed transport is worth a look. Shipping from New Jersey instead? See New Jersey car shipping.
New York Questions
Can a car carrier pick up in Manhattan or Brooklyn?
Usually not at your door. Commercial carriers face tight streets, low clearances and truck restrictions in the city. Instead, we arrange a meeting spot where a carrier can load safely, often a large lot in New Jersey, Queens, Staten Island or Westchester.
When do New Yorkers ship cars to Florida?
Most snowbirds ship south in October through December and back north in March through May. Those are the busiest months on the lane, so book a few weeks early.
I’m moving to New York. What do I need to do with my car?
New York asks new residents to register their vehicle within 30 days, and cars need a yearly safety and emissions inspection. Check the New York DMV for the documents you’ll need.
How much does it cost to ship a car from New York to Florida?
It depends on the exact cities, the vehicle, open or enclosed, and the season, with fall and spring costing more. Get an exact quote or call (424) 453-1800.
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