Newark, NJ
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Northeast · NJ
New Jersey Auto Transport & Car Shipping
Into New Jersey from $775 · Out of New Jersey from $775 · Door-to-door in Newark, Jersey City, Edison and statewide
- Pickup in 1–5 days
- I-95 (NJ Turnpike) · I-78 · I-80 · I-287 · Garden State Parkway
- Busiest: October–December, June–August
888-706-8784Specialists answer 7 days a week
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- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
- No deposit to us
- Insured up to $100k+ per vehicle*
- Door-to-door pickup & delivery
- No upfront payment to us
- Real-time tracking updates
- Major metros served
- Newark, Jersey City, Edison
- and 2 more
- Ports
- Port Newark–Elizabeth
- Interstates
- I-95 (NJ Turnpike), I-78, I-80, I-287, Garden State Parkway
- Shipping into the state
- $775 – $1,550
- typical sedan, open
- Shipping out
- $775 – $1,500
- typical sedan, open
- Busiest months
- October–December, June–August
Shipping a car to or from New Jersey: the start of the I-95 run
A large share of the cars that leave the New York metro for Florida each winter actually load in New Jersey. Carriers gather vehicles across Bergen, Essex, Union and Middlesex Counties, along the Route 1 and Route 9 corridors and down the Shore, then join the Turnpike and I-95 south. That makes New Jersey one of the easiest and best-priced places in the Northeast to ship from: the trucks are already here, the streets are wider than across the Hudson, and a suburban driveway pickup is the norm rather than the exception.
The traffic is not only seasonal. Relocations to Texas, the Carolinas and Georgia, university moves, corporate transfers through Newark and Jersey City, and a heavy volume of vehicles moving through Port Newark–Elizabeth keep carriers busy all year. Southern New Jersey around Cherry Hill ships with the Philadelphia market and sees the same lanes.
The interstates make it simple. The Turnpike and I-95 carry southbound traffic; I-78 and I-80 bring carriers in from Pennsylvania and the Midwest; I-287 loops around the metro; and the Garden State Parkway links the Shore to everything else. This page covers what it costs to ship into and out of New Jersey on the main lanes, the seasonal calendar, the Newark and Jersey City guides, and the local details: Shore pickups, the port, and the tighter streets of the Hudson waterfront.
Outbound
Shipping a car from New Jersey
Leaving New Jersey? These are the destinations with the most carrier capacity.
| Delivery | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Florida | 1,150 mi | 3–5 days | $875 – $1,275 | $1,250 – $1,850 |
- Distance1,150 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$875 – $1,275Enclosed$1,250 – $1,850
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Select a route for the full price table by vehicle type.
Cities
New Jersey cities we serve door-to-door
Each city guide covers pickup logistics, the nearest carrier terminal and price examples to the most common destinations.
Jersey City, NJ
Car shipping Jersey City
Manhattan-facing towers use garage exits and Liberty State Park lots as handoff points.
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Cost
What it costs to ship a car to or from New Jersey
Typical ranges by distance band. Inbound New Jersey shipments run $775–$1,550 on the busiest lanes.
| Distance | Open carrier | Enclosed carrier | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short (under 500 miles) | $525 – $700 | $750 – $1,000 | 1–3 days |
| Medium (500–1,500 miles) | $975 – $1,300 | $1,425 – $1,900 | 3–5 days |
| Cross-country (1,500+ miles) | $1,600 – $2,125 | $2,300 – $3,075 | 6–9 days |
- Short (under 500 miles)Open carrier$525 – $700Enclosed carrier$750 – $1,000Transit1–3 days
- Medium (500–1,500 miles)Open carrier$975 – $1,300Enclosed carrier$1,425 – $1,900Transit3–5 days
- Cross-country (1,500+ miles)Open carrier$1,600 – $2,125Enclosed carrier$2,300 – $3,075Transit6–9 days
Running sedan, flexible pickup window. SUVs add about 12%, pickups 20%, inoperable vehicles about $150.
After delivery
Registering a car after it arrives in New Jersey
The paperwork New Jersey asks of a new resident, so you can book the DMV visit for the week the car lands rather than discover it at the counter.
Registration deadline
Title and register within 60 days of establishing residency, or before the out-of-state registration expires, whichever is first.
VIN verification
No separate VIN verification for a vehicle with a clean out-of-state title.
Inspections
A New Jersey inspection is required within 14 days of registration; the MVC issues a 14-day inspection sticker with the registration.
Also worth knowing
New Jersey insurance is required before registration.
Source: New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) . Checked September 15, 2026. Deadlines and inspection rules change; confirm on the official page before you go.
Pickup in New Jersey: suburbs, the Shore and the port
Most of the state is easy for a car hauler. Suburban streets in Bergen, Morris, Somerset and Monmouth Counties are wide enough for a 75-foot truck to stop at the curb or the end of a driveway, and drivers routinely do. The exceptions are the dense Hudson waterfront towns, Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken and Union City, where street parking rules and narrow blocks push the pickup to a lot near the Turnpike or Route 440; Newark's Ironbound and downtown, where a meeting point near Newark Penn Station or along Route 1 is usual; and the barrier islands of the Shore, where a mainland lot on Route 35 or Route 9 is the practical answer.
The Shore has its own season. From late September through November, retirees leaving Toms River, Manahawkin and the Long Beach Island area for Florida ship in volume, and carriers run the Parkway daily to collect them. Booking two to three weeks ahead in that window keeps prices at the lower end. Northbound returns in spring are the reverse.
Port Newark–Elizabeth is one of the busiest vehicle ports in the country. Carriers collect imported cars from freight forwarders and port yards after customs release and deliver export vehicles to forwarders before vessel cut-off, during port business hours. The specialist needs the forwarder's contact and the release or cut-off date; the customer does not have to be present.
Weather is a winter consideration rather than a problem. Coastal storms can delay a pickup by a day in January or February; carriers wait it out at no charge. Paperwork is keys and a photo ID at pickup and the receiver's name and number for delivery. New Jersey requires no state form to ship a vehicle in or out, and toll transponders should be removed before the car loads.
Services
Services New Jersey customers book most
Chosen from what ships on these lanes, not a generic list.
- 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 $550
Open Transport
The standard for 9 in 10 shipments. Two-level open trailers, lowest cost, fastest pickup.
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Questions
New Jersey car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784$875–$1,275 for a running sedan on an open carrier to Florida, $1,000–$1,450 to Texas, $550–$850 to the Carolinas or Georgia and $1,400–$1,950 to California. Inbound is similar. Enclosed adds 40–60%.
By $25–$75 on most lanes. Northern New Jersey is where many southbound trucks load before joining the Turnpike, and a driveway pickup in Bergen, Essex or Middlesex County is easier than a Manhattan meeting point.
Three to five days on the truck to Florida, four to six to Texas, one to two to Virginia or the Carolinas, seven to ten to California. Add one to five days for carrier assignment and pickup.
Yes. Toms River, the Route 9 corridor and the shore towns are on the Garden State Parkway and are served regularly, especially in the autumn snowbird season. Barrier-island streets are tight, so a meeting point on the mainland is common.
Port pickups go through freight forwarders and port yards after customs release, and the forwarder authorizes the collection. You do not need to be there, but the specialist needs the forwarder's contact and the release date.
February through April, once the snowbird rush has ended and southbound trucks have space. Mid-October through early January is the most expensive window.
Yes. Any adult you name can meet the driver, walk the inspection and sign the bill of lading. Give them the driver's number and the meeting spot.
Ready to ship a car to or from New Jersey?
Carriers run I-95 (NJ Turnpike) and I-78 daily. Tell us the route and vehicle and a specialist will confirm the price and the earliest pickup.
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