- Columbus → Orlando
- 937 mi
- Transit
- 2–4 days
- Open carrier
- $1,425
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus → OrlandoOH → FL | 937 | $1,425 | $2,045 | 2–4 days |
| Cleveland → Fort MyersOH → FL | 1,212 | $1,605 | $2,325 | 3–5 days |
| Cincinnati → TampaOH → FL | 920 | $1,410 | $2,025 | 2–4 days |
| Toledo → NaplesOH → FL | 1,270 | $1,645 | $2,380 | 3–5 days |
| Dayton → SarasotaOH → FL | 1,019 | $1,485 | $2,135 | 3–4 days |
The route
Western and southwestern Ohio loads take I-75 all the way, through Lexington, Knoxville and Atlanta to Florida's Gulf Coast. Columbus pickups come down I-71 to Cincinnati and join it there. Columbus to Orlando is 937 miles.
Cleveland and Akron cars either take I-71 to Cincinnati for I-75 or run I-77 through West Virginia and Charlotte toward the Atlantic side of Florida. Both are major carrier routes, so pickups in all of Ohio's big metros are routine.
When to book
Southbound demand peaks from October through January: Columbus to Orlando is about $1,425 for a November pickup and $1,300 in April. In December, lake-effect snow east of Cleveland can push a pickup back a day.
Good to know
If you're in the snow belt east of Cleveland, give your dispatcher a backup meeting spot on a main road. Drivers won't load on an unplowed side street, and a plowed lot keeps your pickup on schedule.
Shipping the other way? See Florida to Ohio car shipping.
Questions about Ohio to Florida car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from Ohio to Florida?
About 2–4 days after pickup for Columbus to Orlando, and 3–5 days for Cleveland to Fort Myers.
Which route will the truck take from Cleveland?
Usually I-71 to I-75 for Florida's Gulf Coast, or I-77 for the Atlantic side. The driver picks the route based on the other cars on the truck.
Do you ship cars back to Ohio in the spring?
Yes. Northbound season runs March through May. See our Florida to Ohio page for spring prices.