- New York → Miami
- 1,289 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open carrier
- $1,655
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York → MiamiNY → FL | 1,289 | $1,655 | $2,400 | 3–5 days |
| New York → OrlandoNY → FL | 1,108 | $1,540 | $2,225 | 3–5 days |
| Brooklyn → TampaNY → FL | 1,184 | $1,590 | $2,300 | 3–5 days |
| Long Island → Fort LauderdaleNY → FL | 1,269 | $1,645 | $2,380 | 3–5 days |
| Buffalo → JacksonvilleNY → FL | 1,040 | $1,500 | $2,155 | 3–4 days |
The route
Most New York to Florida carriers run I-95 the whole way, so trucks on this lane are rarely hard to find. New York to Miami is 1,289 miles, and pickups in the five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester are usually scheduled within a few days of your first available date.
Upstate pickups in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse or Albany can take a day or two longer, since drivers route off the interstate to reach them. Delivery anywhere in Florida is straightforward: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville all sit on major carrier routes.
When to book
This lane follows the snowbird calendar. From October through January southbound demand peaks: New York to Miami costs about $1,655 for a November pickup, compared with $1,505 in April, when the flow reverses and southbound trucks run partly empty. Shipping south in September or February is the easiest way to save.
Good to know
In Manhattan and the denser parts of Brooklyn and Queens, a 75-foot carrier often can't reach your curb. Your driver will meet you at a nearby wide street or parking lot, which your dispatcher arranges before pickup day.
Shipping the other way? See Florida to New York car shipping.
Questions about New York to Florida car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from New York to Florida?
About 3–5 days once the car is picked up for New York to Miami. Pickup is usually within 1 to 5 business days of your first available date, so plan on roughly a week door to door.
Is shipping a car to Florida more expensive in winter?
Yes. October through January is snowbird season, when thousands of drivers send cars south at once. New York to Miami is about $1,655 for a November pickup and $1,505 in April, so November costs about 10 percent more. Booking two to three weeks ahead helps you get a truck at a fair rate.
Can the truck come to my apartment in Manhattan?
Usually not to the door. Full-size carriers can't navigate many Manhattan streets, so drivers meet at a nearby open street or lot. Smaller trucks can sometimes reach tighter addresses for an added fee.