- Miami → New York
- 1,289 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open carrier
- $1,440
What it costs
Prices for a running sedan with standard pickup, as of Oct 27, 2026, calculated the same way as the quote on this page. SUVs, pickups and inoperable vehicles cost more, and you can price those exactly with the quote tool.
| Route | Miles | Open | Enclosed | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami → New YorkFL → NY | 1,289 | $1,440 | $2,065 | 3–5 days |
| Fort Lauderdale → Long IslandFL → NY | 1,269 | $1,425 | $2,045 | 3–5 days |
| West Palm Beach → BrooklynFL → NY | 1,210 | $1,395 | $2,000 | 3–5 days |
| Orlando → AlbanyFL → NY | 1,255 | $1,420 | $2,035 | 3–5 days |
| Tampa → BuffaloFL → NY | 1,241 | $1,410 | $2,025 | 3–5 days |
The route
Northbound carriers load in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and run I-95 almost the whole way: past Jacksonville, through Georgia and the Carolinas, around Washington and up the New Jersey Turnpike. Miami to New York is 1,289 miles.
Gulf Coast pickups in Tampa or Sarasota reach I-95 by way of I-4 or I-75. Upstate deliveries to Albany, Syracuse, Rochester or Buffalo leave I-95 for I-87, I-81 or the Thruway, which can add a day.
When to book
From March through May, winter residents send their cars north within a few weeks of each other, so northbound trucks fill fast: Miami to New York costs about $1,740 for an April pickup, compared with $1,440 in November, when trucks head north half empty. Shipping in February or waiting until June costs less than April.
Good to know
In Manhattan and much of Brooklyn and Queens, a full-size carrier can't reach the curb, so your driver meets you at a wide street or lot nearby. If no one will be home in New York yet, name a contact who can check the car and sign the Bill of Lading at delivery.
Shipping the other way? See New York to Florida car shipping.
Questions about Florida to New York car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to New York?
About 3–5 days after pickup for Miami to New York. Pickup is usually within 1 to 5 business days of your first available date, a little longer in April.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Florida to New York?
Fall and early winter, when most trucks are heading south. A Miami to New York pickup in November is about $1,440, compared with $1,740 in April, so April costs about 21 percent more.
Can I ship my car north before I fly home?
Yes. Most owners have the car picked up a few days before their flight so it arrives about when they do. Someone 18 or older has to hand over the keys and sign at pickup; a neighbor or building manager can do it for you.