Shipping a car from New York to Florida is one of the most heavily trafficked auto transport routes. The primary reason for this is the annual snowbird migration from NY to FL. “Snowbirds” are those lucky folks who head South for the winter to avoid the cold weather (and then return North once spring has sprung).
The beginning and end of the “snowbird season” are the busiest car shipping times of the year on the East Coast. Because of the demand for auto transportation during those times, you pay a premium. The snowbird season begins as soon as the weather starts getting cooler in New York, usually around the beginning of November, and ends around late March/early April when New Yorkers leave Florida to head back up to New York.
If you want really cheap car transport from NY to Florida, have your car shipped in the summer or early fall (September/early October). The demand to ship a car from NY to FL is lowest in the summer and early fall months so you’ll pay far less than you would in the late fall when the snowbird season begins.
You might be wondering why you’d ship a car from New York to Florida when you could just drive yourself. Depending on where you’re coming from in New York and where you’re going to in Florida, the distance can be anywhere from 1,100 to 1,400 miles. You’re looking at a 20 to 22 hour drive! It can quickly become an exhausting (and expensive) endeavor.
At the end of the day, most snowbirds over the years realized shipping their cars from New York to Florida saves them time, money, and unnecessary wear and tear on their vehicles. They also know it’s much safer to ship their car than it is to drive 1,100+ miles.
Whether you’re a snowbird or not and you need to get a car from New York to Florida, we have provided answers here to the most common questions we get about shipping cars on this route.
How much does it cost to ship a car from New York to Florida?
On average, it will cost approximately $1,145 to ship a car from New York to Florida during the prime fall snowbird season.
Here are example quotes to ship a car from NY to FL:
Rochester, NY to Miami, FL: $1266
Rochester, NY to Tampa, FL: $1178
Rochester, NY to Jacksonville, FL: $1169
Rochester, NY to Orlando, FL: $1138
Syracuse, NY to Miami, FL: $1223
Syracuse, NY to Tampa, FL: $1181
Syracuse, NY to Jacksonville, FL: $1171
Syracuse, NY to Orlando, FL: $1161
Albany, NY to Miami, FL: $1231
Albany, NY to Tampa, FL: $1176
Albany, NY to Jacksonville, FL: $1198
Albany, NY to Orlando, FL: $1113
New York City, NY to Miami, FL: $1042
New York City, NY to Tampa, FL: $1049
New York City, NY to Jacksonville, FL: $1013
New York City, NY to Orlando, FL: $1013
*The quotes above are current as of 9/8/22. Rates fluctuate regularly so for current shipping rates, get a FREE instant quote below.
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How much does it cost to ship a car from Long Island to Florida?
On average, it will cost approximately $1,059 to ship a car from Long Island to Florida during the prime fall snowbird season.
Here are example quotes to ship a car from Long Island to Florida:
Long Island, NY to Miami, FL: $1123
Long Island, NY to Tampa, FL: $1054
Long Island, NY to Jacksonville, FL: $1031
Long Island, NY to Orlando, FL: $1029
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How much does it cost to ship a car from Buffalo, NY to Florida?
On average, it will cost approximately $1179 to ship a car from Buffalo, NY to Florida during the prime fall snowbird season.
Here are example quotes to ship a car from Buffalo, NY to Florida:
Buffalo, NY to Miami, FL: $1239
Buffalo, NY to Tampa, FL: $1176
Buffalo, NY to Jacksonville, FL: $1181
Buffalo, NY to Orlando, FL: $1118
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How much does it cost to ship a car from New York City, NY to Orlando, FL?
On average, it will cost approximately $1,226 to ship a car from New York City, NY to Orlando, FL during the prime fall snowbird season.
How much does it cost to ship a car from New York to Miami, FL?
On average, it will cost approximately $1,306 to ship a car from New York to Miami, FL during the prime fall snowbird season.
When is the best time to ship a car from New York to Florida?
If you’re a snowbird and you want to avoid the rush and premium rates, the best times to ship your car from New York to Florida is in September or early October.
As mentioned earlier, the busiest times to ship a car from New York to Florida is in November and late March/early April. You’ll typically pay the most if you ship a car during those times.
How long does it take to ship a car from New York to Florida?
It takes 3-4 days to ship a car from New York to Florida once it has been picked up.
Depending on the areas in New York and Florida the car is being shipped, the distance will be anywhere between 1,100 and 1,400 miles. Car carriers can drive 500 miles a day on average so it will take about 3 days if there aren’t any unexpected delays along the way (i.e. weather, traffic, truck breakdowns, etc.). Adding a cushion for potential delays, you get a general transit time of 3-4 days.
What routes do car carriers take when shipping cars from New York to Florida?
Car carriers will take the same routes you would take if you drove your car yourself. The most direct route from New York to Florida is heading South down Interstate 95. If the driver needs to head towards Tallahassee, or even Pensacola, he’ll head West on Interstate 10.
If the driver needs to head further South in Florida on the Atlantic side, he’ll continue South on Interstate 95 right to Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. A little to the West, Interstate 4 joins up with I-95 to take the driver to Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater.
If the driver needs to go further South on the Gulf side of Florida to places such as Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Naples there are a couple routes he’ll take. He’ll either head South on I-75 from the Tampa area, or he may take I-95 into Florida, head West on I-10 to Lake City, FL and then head South on I-75.
Those are the main car shipping routes, but the actual routes taken will depend on the auto haulers pick up and delivery schedule at the time your car is shipped.
How do you ship a car from New York to Florida?
The easiest way to ship a car from New York to Florida is to work with a car shipping company that ships cars on this route or provides snowbird car shipping.
There is another option, however, and that is shipping your car by train to Florida.
Is there an Auto Train from New York to Florida?
No, but there is the Amtrak Auto Train from Lorton, VA to Sanford, FL. While it’s cheap car transport, it’s not the most convenient.
At the time of this article, the Amtrak Auto Train is just $89 for a one-way coach fare ticket to Florida plus the cost of your vehicle. While that sounds cheap (because it is), you’ll have to drive your vehicle to the Lorton, VA train station first, which is about a five-hour drive from Manhattan, NY. Then there is the hassle of all the check in requirements and an overnight stay on the train to consider when deciding if shipping your car to New York to Florida by train is worth it. Hint: most people conclude this is NOT the best shipping option even if it is cheaper.
Let J&S Transportation Ship Your Car from New York to Florida!
J&S Transportation has shipped thousands of cars (and trucks and SUV’s) from New York to Florida in the 20+ years we’ve been in business. As a licensed auto transport broker, we have formed strong partnerships with car carriers that specialize in snowbird car shipping from NY to FL to ensure stress-free and prompt East Coast transports.
We strive to make the car shipping process smooth and stress-free by providing great customer service, constant communication from beginning to end, and safe and prompt delivery of every vehicle we ship.
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