New York to Florida
- Distance
- 1,200 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $900
Florida · I-75
Car Shipping Fort Myers, FL
Door-to-door auto transport from $925 · Pickup in 1–3 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- Columbus: from $925
- Chicago: from $1,050
- Detroit: from $1,075
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Quote from Fort Myers
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- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
- No deposit to us
- Interstates
- I-75, US-41, SR-82
- Nearest terminal or port
- Carrier yards along I-75 at Colonial Blvd and Alico Rd
- Typical pickup lead time
- 1–3 days
- after booking
- To Columbus
- $925 – $1,225
- 3–5 days · open
- To Chicago
- $1,050 – $1,400
- 3–5 days · open
- To Detroit
- $1,075 – $1,425
- 3–5 days · open
Car shipping in Fort Myers: where the I-75 run ends
For a car hauler leaving Columbus, Detroit, Cincinnati or Chicago, Lee County is where the I-75 lane runs out. The carrier yards at Colonial Boulevard and Alico Road are where drivers unload the last of a southbound load, sleep, and start building the northbound one, which makes Fort Myers one of the quickest places on the Gulf Coast to get a truck and a natural origin for anyone heading north. Ohio in particular has a long habit here; Fort Myers is the first destination for Columbus and Cincinnati snowbirds.
The county is big and mostly new, which makes it easy for a truck. Cape Coral's grid, the developments along Daniels Parkway and Treeline, Gateway, Estero and Bonita Springs are wide-street, gated and used to car haulers. The old town and the islands are the exceptions. Relocations to the growing health-care and logistics employers, FGCU students and buyers collecting cars from the dealer row on US-41 fill in the year between seasons. The quote form above is set to Fort Myers; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery in Lee County
South Fort Myers, the Daniels Parkway corridor, Gateway, Treeline, San Carlos Park, Estero and Bonita Springs are driveway pickups where the street lets a 75-foot truck turn, and gate meetings where it does not; most of the developments restrict commercial trucks and the driver meets you at the visitor entrance or the nearest plaza. Cape Coral is direct in the newer northern and western sections and a meeting point on Del Prado or Pine Island Road in the older southeast Cape, where the canal streets are tight. Lehigh Acres' unpaved side roads usually mean a handover on Lee Boulevard. Downtown Fort Myers' river district and the older neighborhoods off McGregor mean a lot on a main road.
The islands are by meeting point. Sanibel's causeway and Fort Myers Beach's narrow roads keep most carriers on the mainland, and the driver hands over in south Fort Myers. Pine Island is the same.
Receiving without the owner is common. Name the community office, a property manager or a neighbor at booking, send them the pickup photographs and the bill of lading, and give them the driver's number. Southwest Florida International's hotel lots on Daniels Parkway are the handover for anyone flying the same day. From August through October a Gulf storm can hold a delivery by a day or two; carriers wait and nothing is charged.
Inbound
Top routes to Fort Myers
Moving to Fort Myers? These lanes have the most carrier capacity into the area.
New Jersey to Florida
- Distance
- 1,150 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $875
Pennsylvania to Florida
- Distance
- 1,100 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $850
Massachusetts to Florida
- Distance
- 1,400 mi
- Transit
- 4–6 days
- Open from
- $1,000
Illinois to Florida
- Distance
- 1,250 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $950
Michigan to Florida
- Distance
- 1,250 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $950
Price examples
What it costs to ship a car from Fort Myers
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From Fort Myers to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,120 mi | 3–5 days | $925 – $1,225 | $1,325 – $1,775 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,290 mi | 3–5 days | $1,050 – $1,400 | $1,525 – $2,025 |
| Detroit, MI | 1,300 mi | 3–5 days | $1,075 – $1,425 | $1,550 – $2,050 |
| Boston, MA | 1,520 mi | 4–7 days | $1,100 – $1,475 | $1,600 – $2,125 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,700 mi | 4–7 days | $1,225 – $1,625 | $1,775 – $2,375 |
- Distance1,120 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$925 – $1,225Enclosed$1,325 – $1,775
- Distance1,290 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$1,050 – $1,400Enclosed$1,525 – $2,025
- Distance1,300 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$1,075 – $1,425Enclosed$1,550 – $2,050
- Distance1,520 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,100 – $1,475Enclosed$1,600 – $2,125
- Distance1,700 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,225 – $1,625Enclosed$1,775 – $2,375
Services
Car shipping services in Fort Myers
The services Fort Myers customers book most, with the low end of each typical range.
- from $850
Snowbird Car Shipping
Seasonal shipping to Florida and Arizona each fall, and home again in spring. Book early for the best window.
Learn more - from $550
Door-to-Door Shipping
The carrier picks up and delivers as close to your address as the truck can safely get. No terminals, no extra trips.
Learn more - from $800
Enclosed Transport
Hard-sided trailers for classic, exotic, luxury and low-clearance cars. Weather and road-debris protection.
Learn more
Why AutoShippingUS
Why Fort Myers drivers choose AutoShippingUS
Scheduled where the trucks turn around
Carrier yards sit in Fort Myers, so southbound loads finish and northbound loads start in Lee County. We schedule pickups in both directions from those turnarounds rather than waiting for a truck still working Miami.
The Ohio and Michigan lanes, priced at the Fort Myers stop
Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit and Grand Rapids to Fort Myers are priced at the Fort Myers stop rather than at Naples or Miami, and the seasonal return is priced with the outbound trip when you book both.
Cape, gate and island handovers confirmed in advance
Whether the address is a canal lot in the Cape, a gated community off Daniels or a house on Sanibel, your specialist confirms the handover point when the truck is assigned, not on the day.
Questions
Fort Myers car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784Roughly $850–$1,250 from Columbus, $950–$1,350 from Chicago or Detroit, $1,025–$1,475 from Boston and $1,125–$1,575 from Minneapolis for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
One to three days. Lee County is the natural end of the I-75 run from the Midwest, and the carrier yards along the interstate at Colonial Boulevard and Alico Road make it a common place for trucks to turn around.
Yes. Cape Coral's canal streets are wide enough for most trucks in the newer sections; the older southeast Cape and Lehigh's unpaved roads usually mean a meeting point on Del Prado or Lee Boulevard.
Usually not. Gateway, Pelican Preserve, the Estero and Bonita communities and the developments off Daniels Parkway meet the driver at the visitor gate or a plaza nearby. It does not change the price.
Southwest Florida International, using the hotel lots on Daniels Parkway. It is the closest airport for Naples and Cape Coral customers as well.
Inbound from October through December, outbound from late March through early May. Summer is quieter and cheaper both ways.
By meeting point on the mainland. The causeway toll and the islands' narrow roads mean most carriers hand over in south Fort Myers rather than cross.
Guides
Before you ship from Fort Myers
10 min read
Snowbird Car Shipping Guide: When to Book, What It Costs
Book southbound shipments 2–3 weeks before you fly, ideally before mid-October. Expect $900–$1,450 open from the Northeast or Midwest to Florida and 3–6 days in transit. Reverse the plan in late March.
Read the guide
8 min read
How to Ship a Car You Bought Online or Out of State
Confirm the seller or dealer will release the car to a carrier, get the pickup contact and hours, ship on an open carrier for most purchases, and inspect on delivery before the driver leaves. Expect $550–$2,000 depending on distance.
Read the guide7 min read
How to Prepare a Car for Shipping: 12-Point Checklist
Wash the car, photograph every panel, leave a quarter tank of fuel, remove personal items and toll tags, fold in mirrors, note existing damage on the Bill of Lading, and hand over one set of keys.
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Ready to ship a car from Fort Myers?
Carriers pick up across Fort Myers in 1–3 days. Enter your route and vehicle and a specialist confirms a firm price within business hours.
Average response time under 5 minutes during business hours (Mon–Sun 7am–9pm ET).
Last updated September 12, 2026 · Written by the AutoShippingUS Editorial Team · Reviewed by Christofer Whiteman, Editor · Industry review by Sarah Williams, Independent auto transport consultant, 20 years in the industry