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From $875 · 3–5 days · Door-to-door on I-95
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Price by vehicle
Ranges come from carrier quotes received on the New Jersey to Florida lane, last checked September 12, 2026. Your firm price depends on the exact addresses and dates.
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| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan / coupe | $875 – $1,275 | $1,250 – $1,850 |
| SUV / crossover | $975 – $1,425 | $1,400 – $2,075 |
| Pickup truck | $1,050 – $1,525 | $1,500 – $2,225 |
| Van / minivan | $1,100 – $1,600 | $1,575 – $2,325 |
| Motorcycle | $700 – $1,025 | $1,000 – $1,475 |
What moves the price: the season (peak months run 5–10% higher), whether the vehicle runs (winch loading adds about $150), how flexible your pickup window is (a 3–5 day window beats a fixed date), and modifications such as lift kits or oversized tires.
Nearly every car hauler leaving the Northeast for Florida crosses New Jersey on the Turnpike, which makes the state the most convenient pickup in the region. There is no river to cross, no low-bridge parkway to avoid and no city street a 75-foot truck cannot use. Carriers collecting in Bergen and Essex on a Monday morning are loading in Middlesex by lunch and on I-95 in Delaware by evening, and they price New Jersey pickups accordingly.
The customers on this lane are a familiar mix: retirees from Toms River, Freehold and the Morris County suburbs heading to Boca Raton, Delray and the Naples coast for the winter; families relocating from Edison and Cherry Hill to Orlando and Tampa for work; students going to Florida universities; and buyers who found a car on the far end of I-95. Whichever you are, the quote form above is set to the lane. Add your vehicle and a specialist calls with a firm carrier price within business hours.
Seasonality
Peak demand runs October–January. Booking ahead of the peak keeps your price at the lower end of the range.
Outlined bar is the current month. Amber months are when carrier space sells out first.
Southbound demand starts in early October and peaks from Thanksgiving through the holidays. Carriers fill trucks from the highest-paying load down, so a shipment booked with a week's notice in late November pays top of the range. Two to three weeks of lead time and a three-day pickup window lands most customers in the lower half.
The cheapest southbound weeks are late February through April, when trucks are running north full and south nearly empty. If you are moving rather than wintering and your dates are yours to choose, that window saves real money.
Summer is steady: relocations and university moves keep trucks busy from June through August, and tropical weather in late August and September can hold a South Florida delivery by a day.
On the ground
Carriers pick up and deliver anywhere in these regions; addresses outside them are quoted on request.
From the Turnpike the truck crosses the Delaware Memorial Bridge and stays on I-95 through Maryland, the Beltway, Richmond and the Carolinas, into Georgia and Florida at Jacksonville. Drivers cover 450 to 550 miles a day and plan their stops so that the northernmost Florida deliveries, Jacksonville and the Orlando exits off I-4, come first, with the Gold Coast and Naples a day later.
A handful of carriers still run a yard in Kearny or Elizabeth where you can drop the car, but there is no saving in it any more. Door-to-door is the standard on this lane: the driver stops as close to your address as the truck can safely park and you meet there. On a suburban cul-de-sac that is usually your street; in Hoboken or Jersey City it is a lot by the Turnpike.
A quarter tank of fuel, one key for the driver, personal items out or under about 100 pounds, and the E-ZPass out of the windshield. Photograph every panel and the odometer before the truck arrives; the pickup report is checked against the car at delivery, and your photos settle any question.
Timeline
Most shipments on this lane are complete 4–8 days after booking. Expedited pickup shortens the front end.
Day 0
Confirm your route, vehicle and first available pickup date.
1–3 days
A licensed carrier accepts the load; you get the name, DOT number and insurance certificate.
Agreed window
Driver inspects the car with you and both of you sign the bill of lading.
3–5 days
About 1,150 miles at 400–500 miles per driving day, with stops for other customers.
Driver calls ahead
Inspect against the pickup report, sign, and pay the carrier the balance.
Open vs enclosed
Between December and early March the Turnpike and I-95 carry salt as far south as Virginia, and that is the argument for enclosed transport on a car you care about cosmetically. For the rest of the year, and for any daily driver, nine in ten customers ship open and wash the car when it arrives.
Most popularSedan on this route · Baseline price
PremiumSedan on this route · 40–60% more than open
City pairs
The same lane priced to and from the individual metros. Each row links to the city guide with pickup notes for that area.
| City pair | Road miles | Open carrier | Enclosed | On the truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark to Miami | 1,330 mi | $1,025 – $1,475 | $1,450 – $2,150 | 3–5 days |
| Newark to Orlando | 1,142 mi | $875 – $1,275 | $1,250 – $1,825 | 3–5 days |
| Newark to Tampa | 1,221 mi | $925 – $1,350 | $1,325 – $1,975 | 3–5 days |
| Newark to Fort Lauderdale | 1,301 mi | $1,000 – $1,450 | $1,425 – $2,100 | 3–5 days |
| Newark to Jacksonville | 1,016 mi | $800 – $1,175 | $1,150 – $1,700 | 3–5 days |
| Newark to Naples | 1,341 mi | $1,025 – $1,475 | $1,475 – $2,175 | 3–5 days |
| Jersey City to Miami | 1,332 mi | $1,025 – $1,475 | $1,450 – $2,150 | 3–5 days |
Running sedan on a flexible pickup window. City rows are priced from road miles on the same curve as the lane range above; SUVs add about 12%, pickups 20%.
North Jersey pickups are straightforward wherever a truck can turn around. Drivers come to suburban addresses across Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Union and Middlesex, and to most of Monmouth and Ocean. The exceptions are the dense waterfront towns: Hoboken, downtown Jersey City, Union City and the Ironbound, where the driver will name a meeting point, often a big-box lot off Route 1 and 9 or the Meadowlands. Pickups at the Shore are timed for weekday mornings in summer to avoid beach traffic on Route 35.
Newark Liberty is a common handover for people flying out the same day. The driver cannot stop at the terminals, but the hotel and long-term parking lots along Route 1 and 9 work, and the car can be collected the morning of your flight.
At the Florida end, deliveries to Boca Raton, Delray Beach and the Palm Beach County communities almost always involve a gate. Most restrict commercial trucks, so the driver meets you at the visitor entrance or a plaza nearby and you drive the last stretch. Naples and Fort Myers are the same. Orlando deliveries are usually to a driveway. Miami and Fort Lauderdale near the ports are scheduled early to beat traffic.
No title or registration is needed for a domestic shipment; a key and a photo ID at pickup are enough. Leased and financed cars ship within the country without lender approval. If the car is coming from a dealer in Paramus or Edison, tell your specialist so the pickup is timed to the dealership's hours.
After delivery
Shipping to Florida: the paperwork Florida 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.
Register within 30 days of establishing residency, taking a job or enrolling children in school.
VIN and odometer verification is required for a vehicle titled out of state (form HSMV 82042), completed by a law-enforcement officer, a licensed Florida dealer or a notary; it can be done before the car ships or after it arrives.
No periodic safety or emissions inspection.
Proof of Florida insurance is required before the county tax collector will register the car. Bring the out-of-state title.
Source: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) . Checked September 15, 2026. Deadlines and inspection rules change; confirm on the official page before you go.
Related
Pickup state
Easy carrier access along the Turnpike makes New Jersey one of the fastest-pickup origins in the Northeast.
State guideDelivery state
The busiest inbound car shipping state in the country, from October through January.
State guideQuestions
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, $1,250–$1,850 enclosed. New Jersey pickups are slightly cheaper than New York City because the truck is already on the Turnpike and does not lose half a day in the boroughs. SUVs and pickups add 12–20%.
Three to five days on the truck, plus one to five days for a carrier to be assigned and reach you. Trucks from the Newark and Edison area are usually in Jacksonville on day three and in South Florida on day four.
Suburban streets in Bergen, Essex, Morris and Middlesex counties are fine for most drivers. In Hoboken, Jersey City and the denser parts of Newark the driver will suggest a lot near a Turnpike exit or the Meadowlands.
Yes. Monmouth and Ocean county pickups, including Toms River and the barrier island towns, are collected on the way to the Parkway. In summer, weekend beach traffic means drivers prefer weekday mornings.
Yes, and it is usually a little cheaper per car because the driver makes one stop. Both cars go on the same truck when space allows, and you get one bill of lading per vehicle.
Name whoever will receive it, a neighbor, a relative or your community office, and give them the driver's number and your pickup photos. They inspect and sign on your behalf.
Not for a daily driver. For a convertible, a classic or fresh paint making the trip in December or January, when the Turnpike and I-95 are salted, the 40–60% premium is worth it.
Cherry Hill, Vineland and the Atlantic County towns are about the same as North Jersey. The truck is on I-295 or the Turnpike either way, and the distance difference is under 100 miles.
Guides
10 min read
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.
Read the guide
7 min read
Most shipments deliver 1–3 days after pickup for under 500 miles, 3–5 days for 1,000–1,500 miles and 7–10 days coast to coast. Add 1–5 days for the carrier to be assigned and reach you.
Read the guide
7 min read
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 guideCarriers on this lane are quoting $875–$1,275 for a running sedan. Lock in a pickup window in about a minute.
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
