New York to Florida
- Distance
- 1,200 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $900
Florida · I-95
Car Shipping Jacksonville, FL
Door-to-door auto transport from $525 · Pickup in 1–2 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- New York City: from $900
- Atlanta: from $525
- Chicago: from $875
888-706-8784Specialists answer 7 days a week
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- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
- No deposit to us
- Interstates
- I-95, I-10, I-295
- Nearest terminal or port
- JAXPORT (Blount Island, Dames Point) and Westside yards
- Typical pickup lead time
- 1–2 days
- after booking
- To New York City
- $900 – $1,200
- 2–4 days · open
- To Atlanta
- $525 – $700
- 1–3 days · open
- To Chicago
- $875 – $1,150
- 3–5 days · open
Car shipping in Jacksonville: Florida's front door
Every car hauler entering Florida from the Northeast comes down I-95 through Jacksonville, and most entering from Texas and the Gulf Coast come in on I-10 and meet I-95 here. That makes Jacksonville the first stop in the state on almost every southbound load and one of the fastest, cheapest places in Florida to ship a car. A pickup is typically assigned within a day or two, and prices from the northern origins run $50 to $100 below Orlando and Tampa because the truck has not yet spent a day working down the peninsula.
The customers are a mix the rest of Florida does not quite have. Navy families at NAS Jacksonville and Mayport on permanent change of station orders, the largest source of shipments in the city. Relocations to the financial and logistics employers on the Southside. Families moving into St. Johns County and Nocatee. Students at UNF and Jacksonville University. And dealers and buyers moving cars through Jacksonville's auction lanes and the port. The quote form above is set to Jacksonville; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery in Jacksonville
The city is large and mostly suburban, which suits a 75-foot truck. The Southside, Mandarin, Baymeadows, Arlington, the Westside, Orange Park, Fleming Island, St. Johns, Nocatee and Ponte Vedra's newer developments are driveway pickups where the street lets the truck turn. Riverside, Avondale, San Marco and Springfield have older, narrower streets with cars parked on both sides and usually mean a lot on a main road. The beaches, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach, are direct on the wider streets and a meeting point on the tighter ones near the ocean.
The Navy installations set their own rules. Carriers do not enter NAS Jacksonville or Mayport; the driver meets you at a lot outside the gate or at your off-base address, and your specialist arranges the spot when the truck is assigned. PCS moves are common enough here that drivers know the gates and the lots nearby.
Timing is easy in Jacksonville. Traffic is lighter than the rest of Florida's big cities, the bridges over the St. Johns rarely delay a driver for long, and the airport's hotel lots off Airport Road are a simple handover for anyone flying the same day. Hurricane season from August through October can hold a delivery by a day; carriers wait and nothing is charged.
Belongings and paperwork are the last two questions. Keep personal items under about 100 pounds, below the window line, and understand they are not insured; on a PCS move the household goods shipment takes the boxes. The driver needs a key and a photo ID at pickup, nothing more; the title stays with you, a financed car needs no lender approval to cross state lines, and Florida registration is your errand after delivery.
Inbound
Top routes to Jacksonville
Moving to Jacksonville? 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 Jacksonville
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From Jacksonville to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 940 mi | 2–4 days | $900 – $1,200 | $1,325 – $1,750 |
| Atlanta, GA | 350 mi | 1–3 days | $525 – $700 | $750 – $1,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,060 mi | 3–5 days | $875 – $1,150 | $1,250 – $1,675 |
| Boston, MA | 1,160 mi | 3–5 days | $950 – $1,275 | $1,375 – $1,825 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,000 mi | 3–5 days | $975 – $1,275 | $1,400 – $1,850 |
- Distance940 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$900 – $1,200Enclosed$1,325 – $1,750
- Distance350 miTransit1–3 daysOpen carrier$525 – $700Enclosed$750 – $1,000
- Distance1,060 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$875 – $1,150Enclosed$1,250 – $1,675
- Distance1,160 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$950 – $1,275Enclosed$1,375 – $1,825
- Distance1,000 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$975 – $1,275Enclosed$1,400 – $1,850
Services
Car shipping services in Jacksonville
The services Jacksonville 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.
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Why AutoShippingUS
Why Jacksonville drivers choose AutoShippingUS
First in, first priced
Jacksonville is the first drop in Florida on every northern lane, and our ranges reflect it: a step below Orlando and Tampa from the same origin, shown before you enter a phone number.
PCS moves planned around the report date
NAS Jacksonville and Mayport have gates, lots outside them and paperwork of their own. Tell your specialist the report date and it goes on the booking; dates move with your orders at no charge.
Two interstates, one call
Whether your car is coming from New York on I-95 or from Houston on I-10, the same specialist handles it, and both lanes reach Jacksonville before anywhere else in the state.
Questions
Jacksonville car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784Roughly $825–$1,175 from New York, $450–$650 from Atlanta, $900–$1,300 from Chicago, $1,000–$1,400 from Boston and $850–$1,250 from Dallas for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
One to two days. Jacksonville is the first Florida stop on I-95 and I-10, so every carrier entering the state from the north or west passes through, and pickups here are among the fastest in Florida.
Usually by $50–$100 from northern origins, because it is the first drop and the truck has not yet spent a day working down the peninsula.
Yes; NAS Jacksonville and Mayport drive constant PCS moves. Carriers do not enter the installations; the driver meets you at a lot outside the gate or at your off-base address.
Riverside, Avondale, San Marco and Springfield's older streets, and the beach communities' narrower blocks. The Southside, Mandarin, Orange Park, Fleming Island, St. Johns and Nocatee are direct to the door.
Summer, for relocations and PCS season. Jacksonville has less of a snowbird spike than South Florida, so winter prices are steadier.
Yes. Jacksonville's auction lanes supply dealers across the Southeast. Book the day the sale closes and give your specialist the lot's release process.
Guides
Before you ship from Jacksonville
8 min read
Military PCS Car Shipping: Rules, Reimbursement and Timing
The government ships one privately owned vehicle for OCONUS moves; for CONUS PCS you drive or pay to ship. Second vehicles and most stateside moves are out of pocket, and a monetary allowance may offset part of the cost. Book as soon as orders are in hand.
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.
Read the guide
8 min read
Car Shipping Insurance: What Is Covered and How Claims Work
Your car is covered by the carrier’s cargo insurance while it is on the truck, typically $100,000–$250,000 per load on open carriers and more on enclosed. The Bill of Lading inspection at pickup and delivery is what makes a claim provable.
Read the guide
Ready to ship a car from Jacksonville?
Carriers pick up across Jacksonville in 1–2 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