City-to-city route
Miami, FL to New York, NY car shipping
In October 2026, an open-carrier sedan from Miami to New York City typically costs $960 to $1,195 for the 1,289-mile haul up I-95, with 3 to 5 days in transit after loading. Northbound demand out of South Florida peaks in May as seasonal residents head home, and November is usually the cheapest month to send a car north. Source: HaulFare price model, October 2026 edition.
Updated October 2026
$960–$1,195
Open carrier, sedan, October 2026
1,289 mi
hub to hub
1–5 days
pickup window
3–5 days
in transit
How much does it cost to ship a car from Miami, FL to New York, NY?
1,289 miles hub to hub · October 2026 · estimates for door-to-door service, carrier pay and broker fee included.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $960–$1,195 | $1,360–$1,690 |
| Small SUV / crossover | $1,035–$1,290 | $1,470–$1,830 |
| Full-size SUV | $1,150–$1,435 | $1,635–$2,035 |
| Pickup truck | $1,170–$1,455 | $1,660–$2,065 |
HaulFare price model 2026.09-seed, October 2026. Ranges, not quotes; the licensed transport partner confirms the actual price.
Nearby metro pairs
| City pair | Miles | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami → New York | 1,289 | $960–$1,195 | $1,360–$1,690 |
| Miami → Buffalo | 1,399 | $995–$1,240 | $1,410–$1,755 |
| Orlando → New York | 1,108 | $885–$1,105 | $1,255–$1,560 |
| Orlando → Buffalo | 1,181 | $920–$1,140 | $1,300–$1,620 |
| Tampa → New York | 1,184 | $920–$1,140 | $1,305–$1,625 |
| Tampa → Buffalo | 1,241 | $940–$1,170 | $1,335–$1,665 |
Sedan, October 2026. Distances are road estimates between city centres.
When is it cheapest to ship a car from Miami, FL to New York, NY?
Jan
$1,110
Feb
$1,100
Mar
$1,318
Apr
$1,358
May
$1,393
Jun
$1,263
Jul
$1,273
Aug
$1,238
Sep
$1,183
Oct (October 2026)
$1,078
Nov
$1,055
Dec
$1,065
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $1,110 |
| Feb | $1,100 |
| Mar | $1,318 |
| Apr | $1,358 |
| May | $1,393 |
| Jun | $1,263 |
| Jul | $1,273 |
| Aug | $1,238 |
| Sep | $1,183 |
| Oct | $1,078 |
| Nov | $1,055 |
| Dec | $1,065 |
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
Miami to New York is an I-95 run from one end to the other. Starting on the south edge of downtown Miami, a northbound hauler follows it past Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Jacksonville. It then passes Savannah and climbs through the Carolinas and Virginia. The driver loops around Washington on the Capital Beltway, passes Baltimore, crosses the Delaware Memorial Bridge and takes the New Jersey Turnpike north to the Meadowlands.
A trailer rarely fills in one Miami neighborhood. Drivers typically collect a few cars across Miami-Dade, add more in Broward and Palm Beach counties, and may top off in Jacksonville before crossing into Georgia. Cars bound for the five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester often come off the truck in northern New Jersey, where commercial lots near Turnpike exits leave room to unload. A Buffalo car usually leaves I-95 in the Carolinas and heads inland on I-77 and I-79 toward Lake Erie.
Timing and season
May is typically the most expensive month to move a car from Miami to New York. Seasonal residents from the Northeast close up their Florida homes in April and May, so northbound trailers fill early and drivers can pick the best-paying loads. November is typically the cheapest, because trucks reach South Florida packed with snowbird cars and a car headed north helps pay for a return trip that would otherwise run light.
Hurricane season is the main schedule risk at the Miami end, especially from August through October. When the National Hurricane Center posts a watch or warning for Miami-Dade, carriers typically stop loading until the storm passes, and a pickup can slip several days. At the New York end, a January nor’easter can delay the final unload by a day, since drivers avoid unplowed side streets.
Pickup in Miami, delivery in New York
Miami pickups depend on the building and the neighborhood. Brickell and downtown towers rarely let a car hauler near the garage, so the handoff usually happens on a wide avenue or at a shopping center lot. Key Biscayne owners typically drive across the Rickenbacker Causeway to meet the truck on the mainland. Kendall and Hialeah are easier, with broad arterials and big retail lots where a driver can pull over. The carrier typically arrives within 1 to 5 days of your first available date. Remove the SunPass before loading.
New York City bars commercial vehicles from the FDR Drive and the parkways. A Manhattan car therefore usually comes off the truck in the Bronx or on the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge. Brooklyn and Queens deliveries often end at a big retail lot near the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway or the Long Island Expressway. Arrange a garage space in advance, because the car cannot sit at a curb through street cleaning.
What moves the price on this lane
For October 2026, an open-carrier sedan from Miami to New York City typically costs $960 to $1,195. Larger vehicles cost more: an SUV typically lands at $1,150 to $1,435 and a full-size pickup at $1,170 to $1,455, while an enclosed sedan runs $1,360 to $1,690. An owner who can drive the car to Orlando first pays a typical $885 to $1,105 for the 1,108-mile run to New York City. Sending a Miami car to Buffalo stretches the trip to 1,399 miles and typically $995 to $1,240.
Season swings the quote most, with May pickups landing near the top of each range. Winching a car that does not run adds $150 in our model. A pickup in the Florida Keys, reached by the mostly two-lane Overseas Highway, can add up to $175. HaulFare takes no payment at all; a Miami request is referred to one licensed auto transport broker, who confirms the northbound price and the I-95 pickup timing. Before the car is loaded, ask that broker for the assigned carrier’s name and check its federal operating authority.
Lane facts
- From the south edge of downtown Miami, a northbound hauler typically stays on I-95 past Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Savannah, Richmond and Baltimore, then finishes on the New Jersey Turnpike.
- Kendall, Hialeah and Doral have wide arterials and large retail lots where a 75-foot hauler can stop, while Brickell towers and Key Biscayne addresses usually need a handoff somewhere else.
- May is typically the priciest month on this lane as snowbirds send cars back north, while November is typically the cheapest because trucks that hauled winter cars south start the return trip with open decks.
- The Hudson River vehicle tunnels are generally too tight for a loaded two-level car hauler, so Manhattan-bound cars usually cross on the George Washington Bridge or are handed off on the New Jersey side.
- Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30 and is most active around September, so a storm watch for Miami-Dade can push a pickup back by several days.
Related routes
Sources
- NYC Department of Transportation: Parkway truck restrictions, nyc.gov
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Truckers' guide (tolls by axle, tunnel and bridge restrictions), panynj.gov
- National Hurricane Center: Tropical cyclone climatology (June 1 to November 30 season), nhc.noaa.gov
- FMCSA: Summary of hours-of-service regulations (11-hour driving limit), fmcsa.dot.gov
- HaulFare car shipping cost guide and model methodology, haulfare.com
Miami, FL to New York, NY FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a car from Miami to New York?
In October 2026 an open-carrier sedan typically runs $960 to $1,195 for the 1,289 miles from Miami to New York City. An SUV typically costs $1,150 to $1,435, a full-size pickup $1,170 to $1,455, and an enclosed sedan $1,360 to $1,690. Your price is confirmed once a carrier agrees to haul the car.
How many days does it take to ship a car from Miami to New York?
Plan on a pickup window of 1 to 5 days, then roughly 3 to 5 days on the road for the 1,289-mile trip up I-95. Drivers work within federal hours-of-service limits and often stop to load or unload cars in Orlando, Jacksonville or the Carolinas, so extra stops can push arrival toward the later end.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Miami to New York?
November is typically the cheapest month, because trucks that bring snowbird cars to South Florida in the fall want northbound loads for the ride home. May is typically the priciest, when seasonal residents all send cars back at once. If your date is flexible, a fall or early winter pickup usually quotes lower than a spring one.
Can the truck pick up my car at a Brickell or Miami Beach condo?
Usually not at the door. Tower garages in Brickell, Edgewater and South Beach have low ceilings and valet lanes that a 75-foot hauler cannot use, and open curb is scarce. Most drivers meet owners at a nearby shopping center lot or a wide street on the mainland. Mention building rules, guard desks and valet-only garages when you book.
Will the driver deliver to my street in Manhattan or Brooklyn?
Rarely. New York City keeps large trucks on designated truck routes, and a two-level hauler cannot stop on a crowded block to unload. Expect to meet the driver at a lot in the Bronx, Brooklyn or northern New Jersey and drive the last few miles yourself. Line up a garage space first, since open street parking can be hard to find.
