New Jersey to Florida Car Shipping
New Jersey to Florida car shipping, door to door: about 1,200 miles and typically 3 to 5 days. Fully licensed, insured carriers and one transparent, all-in price, with $0 due until a carrier is assigned.
The New Jersey to Florida lane
New Jersey to Florida is one of the busiest snowbird lanes on the East Coast, moving cars from Newark, Jersey City and the Shore down to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Naples. Demand surges every fall as winter residents head south.
Shipping the other way? This page covers New Jersey to Florida. For the return leg, see Florida to New Jersey car shipping, which is priced and scheduled separately. Demand on this direction builds through the autumn, roughly October to December, as seasonal residents head south, so booking two to three weeks ahead is worth it in those months.
How much does it cost to ship a car from New Jersey to Florida?
Shipping a car from New Jersey to Florida typically costs $960 to $1,100 all-in for an open, operable sedan, or roughly $1,344 to $1,540 for enclosed transport. The route is about 1,200 miles and takes 3 to 5 days. SUVs, trucks, larger vehicles and peak season run higher.
| Route specifications | Details & pricing |
|---|---|
| Distance | ~1,200 miles |
| Typical transit | 3 to 5 days |
| Open transport (sedan) | $960 to $1,100 |
| Enclosed transport | $1,344 to $1,540 |
| Upfront deposit required | $0 |
Popular New Jersey to Florida city pairs
| Route | Distance | Open transport | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ → Miami, FL | ~1,300 mi | $1,040 to $1,200 | 3 to 5 days |
| Jersey City, NJ → Miami, FL | ~1,300 mi | $1,040 to $1,200 | 3 to 5 days |
| Newark, NJ → Orlando, FL | ~1,100 mi | $920 to $1,060 | 3 to 5 days |
| Trenton, NJ → Miami, FL | ~1,225 mi | $980 to $1,130 | 3 to 5 days |
| Jersey City, NJ → Orlando, FL | ~1,100 mi | $920 to $1,060 | 3 to 5 days |
| Atlantic City, NJ → Orlando, FL | ~1,000 mi | $920 to $1,060 | 3 to 5 days |
How long does New Jersey to Florida shipping take?
Plan on 3 to 5 days in transit once your vehicle is picked up. Pickup is normally scheduled within one to five days of booking, and you receive real-time updates at every milestone, door to door.
This is a textbook I-95 run down the Atlantic seaboard through Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and the Carolinas into Florida, about three to five days, with the Gulf side branching to I-75 near Lake City. Fall southbound and spring northbound are the peaks, so book two to three weeks ahead during the rush. Clear EZ-Pass transponders before pickup so the carrier is not billed at I-95 toll points.
New Jersey to Florida shipping in 3 steps
1. Get your price
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2. We assign a carrier
We match your route to a vetted, licensed and insured carrier. You pay nothing until that happens.
3. Door-to-door delivery
The driver picks up and delivers as close to your door as is safe on both ends, with updates the whole way.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from New Jersey to Florida?
For an open, operable sedan, the New Jersey to Florida lane typically runs $960 to $1,100 all-in. Larger vehicles, enclosed transport, and peak season cost more. Your exact, all-in price is on our instant quote, with no phone call required.
How long does New Jersey to Florida car shipping take?
About 3 to 5 days in transit once the carrier picks up, and pickup is usually scheduled within one to five days of booking. You get real-time updates at every milestone.
Is it worth shipping a car 1,200 miles from New Jersey to Florida?
For most people, yes. Two to three days of driving plus fuel, a hotel and the mileage you would add to the car usually lands close to the shipping cost, and you keep your own time. It is a straightforward comparison once you have the all-in number.
When is the best time of year to ship a car from New Jersey to Florida?
This is a seasonal corridor. Southbound demand peaks from October through December and reverses in March and April as snowbird traffic moves, which tightens both trucks and pricing in those windows. Late January to February and mid-September to mid-October are the calmer, cheaper stretches.
How do I prepare my car for the New Jersey to Florida trip?
Wash it so existing marks are visible, photograph every panel and the odometer, and leave about a quarter tank of fuel. Remove toll tags, loose items and anything fragile, fold in racks and antennas, note any leaks or quirks for the driver, and have a spare key ready. The pickup inspection goes on the Bill of Lading and is your record if you ever need to claim.
What paperwork do I need to ship a car from New Jersey to Florida?
For a domestic move you do not hand over the title. You or a trusted adult signs the Bill of Lading at pickup and again at delivery, and the driver checks photo ID and keys. If the car is coming from a dealer or auction we arrange the gate release, and if someone else is releasing or receiving it, tell us their name and number in advance.
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