Car Shipping from New Jersey to Florida
New Jersey to Florida is one of the busiest snowbird corridors on the East Coast, roughly 900 to 1,250 miles down I-95, and people search for it as "NJ to FL." Here's what shipping typically costs, how long it takes, and how it compares to driving.
What It Typically Costs
Across the market, shipping a car from New Jersey to Florida typically costs between $500 and $1,250 for open transport and between $750 and $1,900 for enclosed transport, with most standard shipments averaging around $757 to $1,100.
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**Open transport:** the most common and budget-friendly method, where your car rides on an open multi-car carrier. Open car transport explained
**Enclosed transport:** roughly 50% more than open, and a good fit for luxury, classic, or exotic cars. Enclosed car transport explained
**Larger vehicles:** large SUVs, trucks, and vans cost more to ship than standard sedans.
**Non-running vehicles:** these need specialized winches and equipment, which increases the cost. Non-running and salvage vehicle shipping
**Pickup and delivery:** door-to-door delivery and remote rural areas cost more than terminal-to-terminal shipping or pickups near major interstate highways.
How Long It Takes
Along this I-95 corridor, transit typically takes 2 to 5 days once the car is loaded onto the carrier. Plan for 4 to 8 days in total from booking to delivery, including 1 to 3 days for carrier dispatch, and reserve your pickup slot 7 to 14 days ahead, or 2 to 3 weeks during peak months. How car shipping works, step by step
When to Ship
Prices spike during the peak snowbird moving seasons, late fall heading south and spring heading north. Shipping outside those windows is the biggest single way to keep the cost down. See our guide to shipping to Florida
Driving It Yourself
The drive runs about 13 to 22 hours depending on where you finish in Florida: roughly 889 miles to Jacksonville, 1,039 to Orlando, and 1,233 to Miami. Fuel alone runs about $140 one-way to Jacksonville, $165 to Orlando, and $195 to Miami at current prices, and most travelers split the trip into two days with an overnight stop in the Carolinas or Georgia, which adds a hotel night and meals. Tolls start on the New Jersey Turnpike, with further tolls on the Delaware Turnpike ($2.00) and the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel ($2.00). Past Washington, D.C., I-95 is toll-free through Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia, so an E-ZPass or similar tag helps avoid pay-by-plate premiums. Ship or drive: the full cost comparison
Shipping From Florida to New Jersey
The return trip has its own numbers. Open transport from Florida to New Jersey typically costs $650 to $1,450, averaging around $1,000, and enclosed transport roughly $950 to $2,200. Rates rise during the spring snowbird return and around major holidays. When the car arrives, New Jersey requires new residents to title and register their vehicle within 60 days and to complete a safety and emissions inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from New Jersey to Florida?
Open transport typically costs $500 to $1,250 and enclosed $750 to $1,900, with most standard shipments averaging around $757 to $1,100.
How long does it take to ship a car from New Jersey to Florida?
Transit typically takes 2 to 5 days once the car is loaded, and a total of 4 to 8 days from booking to delivery.
When is it most expensive to ship a car from New Jersey to Florida?
During the peak snowbird seasons in late fall and spring.
How much does it cost to drive from New Jersey to Florida?
Fuel alone runs about $140 to $195 one-way depending on your Florida destination, before hotels, meals, and tolls.
Can I leave things in the car?
Up to 100 pounds of personal belongings can stay in the trunk or rear cargo area below the window line, with the front seats kept empty. Items left inside aren't covered by the carrier's cargo insurance.
How early should I book?
Reserve your pickup 7 to 14 days ahead, or 2 to 3 weeks in peak months.
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