State-to-state route
Florida to New York car shipping
In October 2026, an open-carrier sedan from Florida to New York typically costs $885–$1,105 to cover the 1,108 miles from Orlando to New York City, with 3 to 5 days in transit. Carriers ride I-95 nearly the entire way, and spring snowbird traffic heading home makes May the priciest month to send a car north. Source: HaulFare price model, October 2026 edition.
Updated October 2026
$830–$1,195
Open carrier, sedan, across 12 metro pairs, October 2026
1,108 mi
Orlando to New York City
1–5 days
pickup window
3–5 days
in transit
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to New York?
1,108 miles hub to hub · October 2026 · estimates for door-to-door service, carrier pay and broker fee included.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $885–$1,105 | $1,255–$1,560 |
| Small SUV / crossover | $955–$1,185 | $1,360–$1,690 |
| Full-size SUV | $1,060–$1,320 | $1,510–$1,875 |
| Pickup truck | $1,080–$1,345 | $1,535–$1,910 |
HaulFare price model 2026.09-seed, October 2026. Ranges, not quotes; the licensed transport partner confirms the actual price.
City pairs on this route
| City pair | Miles | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville → New York City | 986 | $830–$1,030 | $1,175–$1,460 |
| Jacksonville → Long Island | 1,022 | $840–$1,045 | $1,195–$1,490 |
| Jacksonville → Buffalo | 1,040 | $850–$1,060 | $1,210–$1,505 |
| Orlando → New York City | 1,108 | $885–$1,105 | $1,255–$1,560 |
| Jacksonville → Albany | 1,129 | $895–$1,115 | $1,270–$1,580 |
| Orlando → Long Island | 1,140 | $900–$1,120 | $1,280–$1,590 |
| Orlando → Buffalo | 1,181 | $920–$1,140 | $1,300–$1,620 |
| Tampa → New York City | 1,184 | $920–$1,140 | $1,305–$1,625 |
| Tampa → Long Island | 1,219 | $930–$1,160 | $1,325–$1,645 |
| Tampa → Buffalo | 1,241 | $940–$1,170 | $1,335–$1,665 |
| Orlando → Albany | 1,255 | $945–$1,175 | $1,345–$1,675 |
| Miami → New York City | 1,289 | $960–$1,195 | $1,360–$1,690 |
Sedan, October 2026. Distances are road estimates between city centres.
When is it cheapest to ship a car from Florida to New York?
Jan
$1,025
Feb
$1,015
Mar
$1,218
Apr
$1,253
May
$1,290
Jun
$1,163
Jul
$1,178
Aug
$1,140
Sep
$1,090
Oct (October 2026)
$995
Nov
$975
Dec
$985
- October 2026
- Yearly average
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| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $1,025 |
| Feb | $1,015 |
| Mar | $1,218 |
| Apr | $1,253 |
| May | $1,290 |
| Jun | $1,163 |
| Jul | $1,178 |
| Aug | $1,140 |
| Sep | $1,090 |
| Oct | $995 |
| Nov | $975 |
| Dec | $985 |
Sedan, open carrier, midpoint of the range; columns rise above or fall below the lane's yearly average. Includes the national seasonal index and snowbird direction adjustment for this lane.
Route notes
By HaulFare Research Team. Car shipping price research. Updated Oct 1, 2026
The corridor
Florida is long, so the first leg depends on where the car starts. Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach cars run north on I-95 along the Atlantic coast. Orlando cars reach I-95 on I-4 at Daytona Beach. Tampa, Sarasota and Fort Myers cars usually take I-75 north to I-10 near Lake City, then head east to Jacksonville. From there, nearly every truck stays on I-95 through Savannah, the Carolinas, Richmond and Baltimore, then crosses New Jersey on the Turnpike.
Carriers tend to build a northbound load in stages: a few cars in South Florida, more around Orlando and Tampa, and a last one or two in Jacksonville.
Trucks come south full through the fall, and after unloading in Florida they want cars for the ride back, so northbound quotes soften. In spring the flip comes, and trailer space out of Florida gets tight.
Timing and season
November is typically the cheapest month on this northbound lane, and May is typically the priciest. From October through December the flow runs south, so a car heading north in those months ships against the flow. From March through May the flow reverses, and your Florida pickup competes with retirees and part-time residents heading home to New York, New Jersey and New England. Owners who want the car with them can ride Amtrak’s northbound Auto Train from Sanford instead; Auto Train vs car shipping compares the two.
The low-priced fall months overlap Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June through November. On this lane the storm risk sits at the pickup end. When a Florida county is under a hurricane warning, carriers pause loading there, and evacuation traffic can clog northbound I-75 and I-95 for days. A car shipped north in December or January meets road salt and possible snow on the last leg through New Jersey, so plan a wash soon after delivery.
Pickup and delivery in Florida and New York
Florida pickups are mostly about gates and condos. Retirement and golf communities such as The Villages often keep car haulers outside the entrance, and Miami and Fort Lauderdale towers have valet garages a trailer cannot use. The driver usually meets you at a wide street or a big retail lot nearby. The pickup window typically runs 1 to 5 days from your first available date. Leave about a quarter tank, empty the cabin, and take the SunPass off the windshield so it does not log tolls on the way north.
In New York, line up a garage space or parking permit before the car arrives, since city street parking may not be open on delivery day. For a city address, expect to meet the truck at a lot rather than the curb. Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester suburbs have wider streets, though cul-de-sacs and low trees still push some drop-offs to a shopping center lot.
What moves the price on this lane
In October 2026, an open-carrier sedan from Orlando to New York City typically runs $885 to $1,105. SUVs typically land at $1,060 to $1,320, pickups at $1,080 to $1,345, and an enclosed sedan at $1,255 to $1,560. Starting in Jacksonville cuts about 120 miles, and that run typically costs $830 to $1,030. Orlando to Long Island typically runs $895 to $1,120.
Season is the biggest lever here, since May pickups land near the top of each range and November pickups often sit near the bottom. Enclosed transport keeps a classic car clear of winter salt spray on the Northeast leg. Expect the model’s $150 winch fee if the car does not start. HaulFare publishes these prices and passes a quote request to one licensed auto transport broker, who confirms the northbound rate and the Florida pickup window before anything is booked. Before you pay, ask which carrier will load the car in Orlando or Miami and look up its MC number on FMCSA.
Lane facts
- South Florida cars run I-95 up the Atlantic coast, while Tampa, Sarasota and Fort Myers cars take I-75 to I-10 near Lake City and join I-95 at Jacksonville for the run north.
- Northbound loads fill in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville and break down in the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester and upstate hubs like Albany and Buffalo.
- Northbound demand peaks in May as seasonal residents head home, while November is typically the cheapest month because trucks that hauled cars south for the winter need loads for the trip back.
- When a Florida county falls under a hurricane warning, carriers pause loading there, and evacuation traffic can jam northbound I-75 and I-95 for days.
Related routes
Sources
- Florida Department of Transportation: Emergency shoulder use on hurricane evacuation routes, fdot.gov
- NYC Department of Transportation: Trucks and commercial vehicles (truck route network), nyc.gov
- National Hurricane Center: Tropical cyclone climatology (June 1 to November 30 season), nhc.noaa.gov
- Car shipping cost by distance, vehicle and month (HaulFare price model), haulfare.com
Florida to New York FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to New York?
In October 2026 an open-carrier sedan typically runs $885 to $1,105 from Orlando to New York City. SUVs typically run $1,060 to $1,320, pickups $1,080 to $1,345, and an enclosed sedan $1,255 to $1,560. Jacksonville sits closer, and Jacksonville to New York City typically runs $830 to $1,030.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to New York?
Once loaded, the car typically spends 3 to 5 days on the road for the 1,108 miles from Orlando to New York City. Before that, plan on a pickup window of 1 to 5 days while the carrier fills its trailer with other Florida cars headed north.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Florida to New York?
November is typically the cheapest month to ship north, because carriers that brought snowbird cars south need loads for the ride back. May is typically the priciest, when seasonal residents all send cars home at once. If you split the year between both states, a late fall move north usually beats joining the April and May rush.
Can a car carrier pick up at my home in Orlando or South Florida?
Often, but gated neighborhoods in Orlando suburbs like Lake Nona and Windermere, and guarded communities around Boca Raton and Naples, frequently keep large haulers outside the entrance. Miami high-rise garages cannot take a trailer either, so the driver may meet you at the gate or a big shopping center lot. Mention gate codes, guard booths and HOA truck rules when you book.
Can I ship my car from Florida to Buffalo or Albany instead of New York City?
Yes. Jacksonville to Buffalo covers about 1,040 miles and typically runs $850 to $1,060 in October 2026, while Jacksonville to Albany covers about 1,129 miles at $895 to $1,115. Upstate cars may ride a different truck than city loads, so the pickup window can stretch toward the full 5 days.
