New York to Florida Car Shipping
Heading to Florida for the winter, or for good? We match New York and New Jersey drivers with a vetted, licensed carrier to ship the car down I-95, so you can fly and skip the 1,000-mile drive.
New York and New Jersey to Florida, door to door. Get your price below.
- From NYC, Long Island, Upstate and all of New Jersey
- Open and enclosed carriers
- Talk to a real person at (424) 453-1800
New York ↔ Florida
Main City Pairs on This Route
Most of these shipments run from the New York City area or North and Central Jersey down I-95 to one of Florida’s big metros.
New York City → Jacksonville
About 940 milesThe first big Florida stop on I-95, and the gateway to Northeast Florida and the beaches.
New York City → Orlando
About 1,070 milesI-95 to Daytona, then I-4 inland. Central Florida is a top snowbird and retirement area.
New York City → Tampa
About 1,140 milesI-95 south, then across on I-4 to the Gulf Coast, Clearwater and St. Petersburg.
New Jersey → Miami
About 1,270 (from Newark) milesThe full length of I-95. Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach are along the way.
Upstate New York → Florida
About 1,150 (Buffalo–Orlando) milesBuffalo, Rochester and Syracuse come south on I-90 and I-81 before joining the main lanes.
Prices and transit times depend on your exact pickup and delivery points, the vehicle and the season.Get an exact quote
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The Snowbird Lane
New York and New Jersey to Florida is one of the classic snowbird runs. Every fall, people who spend winters in Florida ship their cars south, then ship them home in spring. Driving it yourself means two long days each way, plus gas, tolls and a hotel. Shipping means you fly and the car meets you there. See snowbird car shipping for timing tips.
Pickup in the City vs. the Suburbs
In Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and much of Queens, we’ll usually set a meeting point where the carrier can load safely. In New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester and Upstate, door-to-door pickup is much easier. Either way, the driver calls ahead, and you or someone you trust signs the inspection report at pickup and delivery.
Open or Enclosed?
Open transport is what most snowbirds use, and it’s the lower price. Leaving in late fall can mean slush and road salt on the first leg, so for a luxury, classic or collector car, enclosed transport keeps it clean from your driveway to Florida.
Route Questions
When is the busiest time to ship a car from New York to Florida?
October through December, when snowbirds head south. The return trip north is busiest March through May. Book a few weeks ahead in those months for more carrier options.
Can the carrier pick up my car in Manhattan or Brooklyn?
Usually not at your door. Big carriers can’t safely get down most city streets, and parkways don’t allow trucks. We set up a meeting spot with good truck access, often in New Jersey, Queens, Staten Island or Westchester.
Do you ship the car back north in the spring?
Yes. We ship Florida to New York and New Jersey too. Many snowbirds book the return trip a few weeks before they head home.
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 the fall rush usually costing more. Get an exact quote or call (424) 453-1800.
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