New York to Florida
- Distance
- 1,200 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $900
New York · I-495 (LIE)
Car Shipping Long Island, NY
Door-to-door auto transport from $925 · Pickup in 2–4 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- Miami: from $1,075
- West Palm Beach: from $1,025
- Naples: from $1,125
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- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
- No deposit to us
- Interstates
- I-495 (LIE), Northern State Pkwy, Southern State Pkwy
- Nearest terminal or port
- Yards in Farmingdale, Bay Shore and Ronkonkoma
- Typical pickup lead time
- 2–4 days
- after booking
- To Miami
- $1,075 – $1,425
- 3–5 days · open
- To West Palm Beach
- $1,025 – $1,350
- 3–5 days · open
- To Naples
- $1,125 – $1,500
- 3–5 days · open
Car shipping on Long Island: from the Nassau line to Montauk
Long Island is one of the largest snowbird origins in the country. Every fall, Nassau and Suffolk send cars to the Palm Beaches, Boca, Naples, Sarasota and the east coast of Florida by the thousand, and every spring they come back. Add the Hamptons and North Fork cars that move in and out each summer, the students, the relocations, and the cars bought from the dealer rows on Sunrise Highway and Jericho Turnpike for buyers in other states, and the island keeps carriers busy in every month.
Geography sets the timing. Nassau and western Suffolk are collected on a truck's way to the Long Island Expressway and get pickups within a few days; the further east you are, the fewer trucks pass and the longer the wait, with the East End adding a day or two and often a meeting point in Riverhead. Most of the island's suburban streets take a hauler; the older villages, the North Shore estates and the beach communities do not. The quote form above is set to Long Island; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery across Nassau and Suffolk
The postwar suburbs are driveway pickups. Levittown, Hicksville, Plainview, Syosset, Massapequa, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, East Meadow, Garden City's wider streets, and in Suffolk Huntington Station, Commack, Smithtown, Hauppauge, Bay Shore, Islip, Sayville, Patchogue and the Ronkonkoma area take a 75-foot truck wherever the street lets it turn without reversing. Gated communities in Melville, Dix Hills and the newer developments admit a delivery truck with a call from the resident or meet at the gate.
The exceptions are meeting points. The old villages, Garden City's narrower blocks, Rockville Centre, Port Washington's hills, Manhasset, Great Neck and Huntington village, have parked cars, trees and no room to turn, and the driver names a lot at Roosevelt Field, Green Acres, the Broadway Mall or a big-box lot on Route 110. The North Shore's private roads in Old Westbury, Oyster Bay Cove, Lloyd Harbor and Cold Spring Harbor mean a handover at the bottom of the drive or a plaza on 25A. The beach communities, Long Beach, Point Lookout, Fire Island's ferry towns and the barrier beaches, meet the driver on the mainland side. Islip's MacArthur Airport lots and the JFK hotel lots on the Van Wyck are the airport handovers.
The East End is its own case. The Hamptons and the North Fork are served, but fewer trucks go out past Riverhead, and many drivers meet customers at a plaza in Riverhead or on Route 27 in Southampton rather than driving to Montauk. Book three weeks ahead in summer and for the fall southbound rush.
The E-ZPass comes off the windshield or the truck bills it at every gantry to Florida. Belongings stay under about 100 pounds, below the window line, uninsured. The driver takes a key and glances at a photo ID; the title stays with you and a financed or leased car crosses state lines without lender approval. A nor'easter from December through March can hold a pickup a day; carriers wait and nothing is charged.
Outbound
Top routes from Long Island
Where Long Island customers ship most. Each route page has a full price table by vehicle.
Inbound
Top routes to Long Island
Moving to Long Island? These lanes have the most carrier capacity into the area.
California to New York
- Distance
- 2,790 mi
- Transit
- 7–10 days
- Open from
- $1,450
Price examples
What it costs to ship a car from Long Island
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From Long Island to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 1,320 mi | 3–5 days | $1,075 – $1,425 | $1,575 – $2,075 |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 1,250 mi | 3–5 days | $1,025 – $1,350 | $1,500 – $1,975 |
| Naples, FL | 1,370 mi | 3–5 days | $1,125 – $1,500 | $1,625 – $2,175 |
| Orlando, FL | 1,120 mi | 3–5 days | $925 – $1,225 | $1,325 – $1,775 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,830 mi | 7–11 days | $1,500 – $2,000 | $2,175 – $2,900 |
- Distance1,320 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$1,075 – $1,425Enclosed$1,575 – $2,075
- Distance1,250 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$1,025 – $1,350Enclosed$1,500 – $1,975
- Distance1,370 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$1,125 – $1,500Enclosed$1,625 – $2,175
- Distance1,120 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$925 – $1,225Enclosed$1,325 – $1,775
- Distance2,830 miTransit7–11 daysOpen carrier$1,500 – $2,000Enclosed$2,175 – $2,900
Services
Car shipping services in Long Island
The services Long Island 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 $1,400
Cross-Country Shipping
Coast to coast in 7–10 days on I-40, I-70 or I-80. Priced per mile far below short hauls.
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Why AutoShippingUS
Why Long Island drivers choose AutoShippingUS
Nassau and Suffolk collected on the way
Carriers work the island on the way to the LIE and the Linden yards, so we schedule a Nassau or western Suffolk pickup as a stop on a departing load rather than an out-and-back.
The Florida lanes, both directions, priced as a pair
Long Island to the Palm Beaches, Boca and Naples in the fall and back in the spring is a seasonal lane. Book the return with the outbound and both legs are priced together and the April slot is held.
East End trips quoted honestly
Riverhead, Southampton and the North Fork are workable handovers; Montauk is a longer day for the truck. Your specialist quotes the realistic window for the East End instead of the Nassau one.
Questions
Long Island car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784Roughly $975–$1,375 to Miami, $925–$1,300 to West Palm Beach, $1,000–$1,400 to Naples, $900–$1,275 to Orlando and $1,475–$2,050 to Los Angeles for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
Two to four days. Nassau and western Suffolk are collected on the way to the LIE and get quick pickups; the East End adds a day or two because fewer trucks go out that far.
In most of Nassau and Suffolk, yes, where the street lets a 75-foot truck turn without reversing. Older villages with narrow streets, the North Shore's private roads and the beach communities usually mean a meeting point.
The park-and-rides on the LIE, the big-box lots in Farmingdale, Melville, Commack, Bay Shore and Ronkonkoma, and the Roosevelt Field and Green Acres areas in Nassau.
Yes, with a longer wait and often a meeting point in Riverhead or at a plaza on Route 27. Book three weeks ahead in summer and for the fall southbound rush.
Outbound to Florida from mid-October through December and inbound from mid-March through early May. Summer brings Hamptons cars in both directions. February is cheapest southbound.
Yes, and it usually saves a little per car because the driver makes one stop. Both go on the same truck when space allows, each with its own bill of lading.
Guides
Before you ship from Long Island
9 min read
How to Ship a Car: The Complete 2026 Guide
Get quotes, pick a carrier, hand over the keys with an inspection report, and receive the car on delivery. The whole process takes 60 seconds to start and 1–10 days to finish, depending on distance.
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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.
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 Long Island?
Carriers pick up across Long Island in 2–4 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