Pennsylvania to Florida
- Distance
- 1,100 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $850
Pennsylvania · I-376
Car Shipping Pittsburgh, PA
Door-to-door auto transport from $875 · Pickup in 2–4 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- Orlando: from $925
- Fort Myers: from $900
- Tampa: from $875
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- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
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- Interstates
- I-376, I-79, I-76 (PA Turnpike)
- Nearest terminal or port
- Yards along I-79 in Cranberry and along Route 51
- Typical pickup lead time
- 2–4 days
- after booking
- To Orlando
- $925 – $1,225
- 2–4 days · open
- To Fort Myers
- $900 – $1,200
- 3–5 days · open
- To Tampa
- $875 – $1,150
- 3–5 days · open
Car shipping in Pittsburgh: hills, rivers and the I-79 route south
Pittsburgh's snowbirds go to Florida by way of West Virginia. The city is closer to Charleston than to the Beltway, so the trucks that carry Upper St. Clair, Wexford and Monroeville cars to Fort Myers, Naples and Orlando each fall run I-79 south and I-77 through the Carolinas, or I-70 and I-75 through Ohio for the Gulf Coast, sharing loads with Cleveland, Columbus and Buffalo rather than with Philadelphia. It is about a day longer than an East Coast pickup and priced a step higher, and the yards in Cranberry and along Route 51 turn some loads around locally.
The city itself is one of the hardest in the country for a 75-foot truck: hills, narrow streets, one-lane bridges and stairs where streets should be. Most of Pittsburgh proper is a meeting point on a main road or at the bottom of the hill, and the flatter suburbs are driveway pickups. The customers are retirees to Florida and Arizona, relocations to the medical and university employers, Pitt and CMU students, and cars bought at the region's auctions for buyers elsewhere. The quote form above is set to Pittsburgh; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery around Pittsburgh
The flatter suburbs are driveway pickups. Cranberry, Wexford, Mars, Sewickley's flats, Robinson, Moon, Monroeville, Murrysville, Plum, Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, Mt. Lebanon's wider streets, Peters, McMurray and the newer developments in Washington County take a truck wherever the street lets it turn without reversing. Gated communities are few; where they exist, the driver meets you at the gate.
The city is a meeting point almost everywhere. Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, Point Breeze, Regent Square, Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, the Strip, the North Side, Mount Washington, the South Side slopes, Greenfield and anything above the rivers have grades, narrow streets and parked cars that keep a loaded hauler from stopping safely. The driver names a lot on a main road: the Waterfront in Homestead, the Bakery Square area, the Route 51 and Banksville Road shopping centers, the McKnight Road strip on the North Hills side, or the lots near the Parkway exits. Pittsburgh International's hotel lots on University Boulevard in Moon are the usual handover for anyone flying the same day.
Winter is the season's fact. Snow and ice on the hills can hold a pickup a day or two from December through March, and the Turnpike over the Alleghenies and I-79 through West Virginia close in storms; carriers wait rather than drive into it and nothing is charged. Have the driveway cleared, start the car that morning so it loads under its own power, and if your street is not treated, meet the driver on a main road.
Before the truck comes: pull the E-ZPass so the Turnpike gantries do not bill it, keep anything in the car to a small bag in the trunk, and photograph every panel in daylight. The driver wants one key and a look at a photo ID. Your title stays home, and a lease or loan does not need anyone's sign-off to cross a state line.
Outbound
Top routes from Pittsburgh
Where Pittsburgh customers ship most. Each route page has a full price table by vehicle.
Price examples
What it costs to ship a car from Pittsburgh
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From Pittsburgh to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando, FL | 950 mi | 2–4 days | $925 – $1,225 | $1,325 – $1,775 |
| Fort Myers, FL | 1,110 mi | 3–5 days | $900 – $1,200 | $1,325 – $1,750 |
| Tampa, FL | 1,010 mi | 3–5 days | $875 – $1,150 | $1,250 – $1,675 |
| Naples, FL | 1,140 mi | 3–5 days | $925 – $1,250 | $1,350 – $1,800 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,040 mi | 5–8 days | $1,350 – $1,800 | $1,950 – $2,600 |
- Distance950 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$925 – $1,225Enclosed$1,325 – $1,775
- Distance1,110 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$900 – $1,200Enclosed$1,325 – $1,750
- Distance1,010 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$875 – $1,150Enclosed$1,250 – $1,675
- Distance1,140 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$925 – $1,250Enclosed$1,350 – $1,800
- Distance2,040 miTransit5–8 daysOpen carrier$1,350 – $1,800Enclosed$1,950 – $2,600
Services
Car shipping services in Pittsburgh
The services Pittsburgh 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 $550
Open Transport
The standard for 9 in 10 shipments. Two-level open trailers, lowest cost, fastest pickup.
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Why AutoShippingUS
Why Pittsburgh drivers choose AutoShippingUS
Priced on the I-79 route
Pittsburgh cars go south through West Virginia and Ohio, and we quote the transit window and price for that route rather than an East Coast number that does not apply.
Hill handovers that make sense
Many Pittsburgh streets cannot take a loaded hauler. The driver names the Waterfront, McKnight Road or a Parkway lot when the truck is assigned, not on the morning.
Scheduled from the Cranberry and Route 51 yards
Loads turn around in the North Hills and the South Hills, so we schedule a Pittsburgh pickup as a stop on a departing load and quote days rather than a week, even though the city is off the main corridor.
Questions
Pittsburgh car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784Roughly $850–$1,225 to Orlando, $900–$1,300 to Fort Myers, $875–$1,250 to Tampa, $925–$1,325 to Naples and $1,250–$1,700 to Phoenix for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
Two to four days. Pittsburgh is off the I-95 corridor, so carriers reach it on the Turnpike and I-79 and route south on I-79 and I-77 rather than through the East Coast. The yards in Cranberry and along Route 51 turn some loads around locally.
I-79 south through West Virginia to Charleston, I-77 through the Virginias and the Carolinas, and I-26 to I-95, or I-70 and I-75 through Ohio for the Gulf Coast. It avoids the Beltway entirely and runs about a day longer than a Philadelphia pickup.
Most of the city. Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, the North Side, Lawrenceville, Mount Washington, the South Side slopes and anything on a hill. Cranberry, Wexford, Monroeville, Robinson, Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, Peters and the flatter suburbs are direct to the door.
A loaded hauler cannot stop safely on a steep street, so the handover is at the bottom or on a main road. Snow and ice can hold a pickup a day or two from December through March; carriers wait at no charge.
Outbound to Florida from October through December, inbound from late March through May. Summer is relocations and Pitt and CMU moves in August.
Yes; the auction lanes north and west of the city supply dealers across the region. Book the day the sale closes and give your specialist the lot's release process.
Guides
Before you ship from Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh?
Carriers pick up across Pittsburgh 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