Car Shipping from Florida to New York and New Jersey

Heading home after the winter? American Car Transporters ships cars from Florida to New York and New Jersey door to door. We are a licensed, family-owned broker based in Boca Raton, so this northbound run is one we handle every spring.

Tell us your Florida pickup address and your northern delivery address. We match your car with a vetted carrier and give you a realistic pickup window.

Who ships this route

Most of our Florida to New York and New Jersey customers are snowbirds going home for the summer. Some fly north and ship their only car. Others drive one car and ship the second, instead of leaving it parked in Florida for months.

If you split the year between Florida and the New York area, you can ship both ways with us. Many customers book this same lane every spring and every fall.

We also move cars for families relocating north, for college students, and for buyers who found a car in Florida.

Typical price from Florida to New York

For open transport between Florida and New York, the typical recent range is $1,400 to $1,700. That range comes from jobs we moved in the last six months and is current as of fall 2026.

Your own quote depends on your vehicle, your timing and your exact pickup and delivery locations. A larger vehicle, a car that does not run, enclosed transport or a peak spring week can all move the number. New Jersey moves are quoted the same way, by route and date.

Shipping against the seasonal rush can cost less. If your dates allow, ask us how a different week would change your quote.

You pay nothing up front. You are charged only once your carrier is dispatched.

When to book your spring return

Spring is peak northbound season, roughly March through May. That is when snowbirds head home, and carrier space on this lane fills up.

A week or two of lead time is ideal. If your dates are firm, book earlier. If your dates are flexible, give us a pickup window instead of a single day, and we can often place your car faster.

Once your car is picked up, the run from Florida to New York or New Jersey is about 1,300 miles. It usually takes 3 to 7 days, depending on the cities and the driver’s route. We keep you updated along the way.

Open or enclosed transport

Open transport is the standard choice on this route and the most affordable. It works well for everyday cars, and most Florida to New York moves go open.

Enclosed transport keeps your car inside a covered trailer from pickup to delivery. It is worth it for a classic, exotic or luxury car, or one with fresh paint. It also helps in early spring, when northern weather can still turn. Your quote includes insurance coverage either way. Read more about open vs. enclosed auto transport.

How it works in 3 steps

Before pickup, remove personal items and toll tags, and leave about a quarter tank of gas.

1. Get your quote. Give us both addresses, your vehicle and your dates, online with our quote calculator or by phone at 877-238-4718.
2. Pickup. The driver inspects the car with you, you both sign the Bill of Lading, and the car is loaded.
3. Delivery. The driver brings the car as close to your northern address as it safely and legally can. You inspect it together and sign again.

Coming back south in the fall? Repeat customers get quoted quickly because the route is already on file. See our snowbird car shipping page for round-trip planning.

Cities we serve on both ends

We pick up anywhere in Florida and deliver anywhere in New York and New Jersey. The I-95 corridor runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale up through Jacksonville toward the Northeast, so carriers run this lane constantly. Common stops include the ones below.

• Florida pickups: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, The Villages and Jacksonville
• New York deliveries: New York City, Long Island, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, Albany and upstate New York
• New Jersey deliveries: Bergen County, Newark, Jersey City, Monmouth and Ocean counties, Cherry Hill and South Jersey

Rural pickups or deliveries can take a little longer to schedule. We will tell you upfront if that applies to your route. For more on each state, see our New York car transport and New Jersey auto transport pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to New York?

For open transport, the typical recent range between Florida and New York is $1,400 to $1,700, as of fall 2026. Your quote depends on your vehicle, your timing and your exact pickup and delivery locations. Call 877-238-4718 or use our quote calculator for your price.

Do you ship from Florida to New Jersey too?

Yes. We deliver anywhere in New Jersey, from Bergen County and Newark to the Shore and South Jersey. New Jersey moves are priced by route, vehicle and date, so call 877-238-4718 or request a free quote for your exact trip.

How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to New York?

Once your car is picked up, the trip is about 1,300 miles and usually takes 3 to 7 days, depending on the cities and the driver’s route. We give you a realistic pickup window when you book and keep you updated in transit.

Is my car insured from Florida to New York?

Yes. Your quote includes insurance coverage, and your car is covered by the carrier’s insurance while it is in transit. We only work with carriers who carry insurance, and the car’s condition is recorded on the Bill of Lading at pickup and delivery.

Do I have to pay before my car is picked up?

No. We do not require any payment when you book. You are charged only once a carrier has been dispatched for your order, so you can reserve your spring pickup early without paying for a truck that has not been assigned.