- Boston → Fort Lauderdale
- 1,457 mi
- Transit
- 3–6 days
- Open carrier
- $1,760
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston → Fort LauderdaleMA → FL | 1,457 | $1,760 | $2,565 | 3–6 days |
| Boston → NaplesMA → FL | 1,504 | $1,790 | $2,610 | 4–6 days |
| Worcester → OrlandoMA → FL | 1,285 | $1,655 | $2,395 | 3–5 days |
| Springfield → TampaMA → FL | 1,326 | $1,680 | $2,435 | 3–5 days |
| Hyannis → West Palm BeachMA → FL | 1,382 | $1,790 | $2,565 | 3–5 days |
The route
Carriers leave eastern Massachusetts on I-95, or take the Mass Pike to I-84 from Worcester, then cross Connecticut and the New York area and stay on I-95 to Florida. Boston to Fort Lauderdale is 1,457 miles.
Springfield and the Pioneer Valley load off I-91 and join I-95 at New Haven. Cape Cod pickups are scheduled in Hyannis or on the mainland side of the canal; cars from Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket come over on the ferry first. Addresses this far from the main carrier routes add about $75.
When to book
Southbound demand peaks from October through January: Boston to Fort Lauderdale is about $1,760 for a November pickup and $1,600 in April. A nor'easter can push a December or January pickup back a day, since drivers won't load on an icy street.
Good to know
In Boston neighborhoods like the North End, Beacon Hill and the South End, a full-size carrier can't get down the street. Plan to meet the driver on a wider road or in a parking lot nearby, and tell your dispatcher about any one-way streets or low bridges near your address.
Shipping the other way? See Florida to Massachusetts car shipping.
Questions about Massachusetts to Florida car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from Boston to Florida?
About 3–6 days after pickup for Boston to Fort Lauderdale. Add a day or so for Cape Cod or western Massachusetts pickups.
Can you pick up on Cape Cod or the islands?
Yes on the Cape, from Hyannis or a meeting spot near your home. For Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, bring the car over on the ferry and we'll pick it up on the mainland.
When should I book for a fall move to Florida?
Two to three weeks before pickup. October and November are the busiest weeks on this lane, and an early booking gives your dispatcher time to place you on a truck already headed south.