New York City to Orlando
- Distance
- 1,080 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $875
Florida · I-4
Car Shipping Orlando, FL
Door-to-door auto transport from $525 · Pickup in 1–3 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- New York City: from $875
- Chicago: from $950
- Houston: from $925
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- 1–5 day pickup
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- Interstates
- I-4, Florida Turnpike, SR-528
- Nearest terminal or port
- Carrier yards off I-4 near Sanford and Kissimmee
- Typical pickup lead time
- 1–3 days
- after booking
- To New York City
- $875 – $1,175
- 3–5 days · open
- To Chicago
- $950 – $1,275
- 3–5 days · open
- To Houston
- $925 – $1,225
- 2–4 days · open
Car shipping in Orlando: the hub in the middle of Florida
Orlando sits where I-4 crosses the Florida Turnpike, which puts it on the way to almost everywhere in the state. Trucks coming down I-95 from the Northeast turn inland at Daytona; trucks coming down I-75 from the Midwest cut across from Tampa; trucks heading north from Miami and the Gulf Coast stop to fill up. For a customer, that means a pickup is assigned quickly in any month and prices from the big origins sit at the low end of the Florida ranges.
The people shipping here are as varied as the city. Families relocating for the health-care, hospitality, defense and simulation employers around Lake Nona and the Research Park. Retirees to the communities north and west of the city and on toward The Villages. Students at UCF, Rollins and Valencia every August and May. Owners of vacation homes around Kissimmee and Davenport who want their own car there for the season. And a steady stream of buyers collecting cars from Orlando's large dealer groups and auction lanes. The quote form above is set to Orlando; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery around Orlando
Most of metro Orlando is suburban and easy for a 75-foot truck. Winter Park, Maitland, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Lake Nona, Windermere, Dr. Phillips, Clermont, Winter Garden and the Kissimmee corridor are driveway pickups where the street lets the truck turn without reversing. The larger gated developments, Lake Nona's neighborhoods, Windermere's lakefront communities and the golf communities in Lake Mary and Heathrow, admit the truck with a call to the gate or meet the driver at the visitor entrance. Downtown, Thornton Park and College Park's narrower streets mean a lot on a main road.
The vacation-home communities are their own case. The resorts around Davenport, Four Corners, ChampionsGate and Reunion are gated, mostly rented, and often the owner is not there. Name the property manager or a neighbor as the receiver, give them the driver's number and the pickup photographs, and the car is in the garage when you land.
Traffic is the local variable. I-4 through the attractions area crawls at peak hours and drivers schedule Kissimmee and Lake Buena Vista deliveries early or late. Orlando International's hotel lots on the Semoran corridor are the usual handover for anyone flying the same day. Hurricane season from August through October can hold a delivery by a day; carriers wait it out at no charge.
Inbound
Top routes to Orlando
Moving to Orlando? These lanes have the most carrier capacity into the area.
Price examples
What it costs to ship a car from Orlando
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From Orlando to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1,080 mi | 3–5 days | $875 – $1,175 | $1,275 – $1,700 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,160 mi | 3–5 days | $950 – $1,275 | $1,375 – $1,825 |
| Houston, TX | 960 mi | 2–4 days | $925 – $1,225 | $1,350 – $1,775 |
| Atlanta, GA | 440 mi | 1–3 days | $525 – $700 | $750 – $1,000 |
| Detroit, MI | 1,150 mi | 3–5 days | $950 – $1,250 | $1,375 – $1,825 |
- Distance1,080 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$875 – $1,175Enclosed$1,275 – $1,700
- Distance1,160 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$950 – $1,275Enclosed$1,375 – $1,825
- Distance960 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$925 – $1,225Enclosed$1,350 – $1,775
- Distance440 miTransit1–3 daysOpen carrier$525 – $700Enclosed$750 – $1,000
- Distance1,150 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$950 – $1,250Enclosed$1,375 – $1,825
Services
Car shipping services in Orlando
The services Orlando 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 Orlando drivers choose AutoShippingUS
Quoted for an early drop, not a Naples window
Orlando is the first big drop after Jacksonville on a southbound load, so we quote the shorter window that goes with it rather than the same window as Naples, and tell you when you book which end of it to expect.
Student and seasonal timing flagged at booking
August and May at UCF and the November arrival of the seasonal residents are the tight windows. If your dates fall in them your specialist says so at the first call and asks you to book three weeks ahead.
Vacation-home handovers without you there
A property manager, neighbor or community office can receive the car. Your specialist sets it up at booking, with the driver's number and your pickup photos in the receiver's hands before the truck arrives.
Questions
Orlando car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784$875–$1,250 from New York, $850–$1,250 from Houston, roughly $900–$1,300 from Chicago or Detroit and $450–$700 from Atlanta for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
One to three days. Orlando is the first big metro after Jacksonville on the I-95 and I-75 lanes, so southbound carriers reach it early and northbound carriers start their loads here.
Yes. The vacation-home communities around Kissimmee, Davenport and Four Corners meet the driver at the gate. Give the property manager's number if you will not be there.
Yes; UCF, Rollins and Valencia move in August and May. Book three weeks ahead in those months and let the student receive the car with the pickup photos and a copy of the registration.
Downtown, Thornton Park and College Park's narrower streets. Everywhere else, Winter Park, Lake Nona, Windermere, Oviedo, Lake Mary, Clermont and the Kissimmee corridor, is direct to the door or a community gate.
Inbound, late February through April. Outbound, October through December when trucks head north empty. Summer and the holidays are the busiest.
Only for timing. Drivers avoid I-4 through the attractions area at peak hours and schedule Kissimmee and Lake Buena Vista deliveries early or late in the day.
Guides
Before you ship from Orlando
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.
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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.
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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 Orlando?
Carriers pick up across Orlando 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