| Zone | Price estimate | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast & Florida | $380–$961 | 1–3 days |
| Mid-Atlantic | $633–$1,237 | 2–4 days |
| Great Lakes & Ohio Valley | $643–$1,299 | 2–4 days |
| Texas & South Central | $667–$1,269 | 2–4 days |
| Northeast & New England | $701–$1,376 | 2–5 days |
| Mountain West & Southwest | $993–$1,595 | 3–9 days |
| West Coast & Pacific Northwest | $1,106–$1,879 | 7–10 days |
Every price on this page is an estimate based on road miles, shown as a range. The final price depends on your vehicle, your dates and whether you choose open or enclosed transport. A 438-mile Orlando to Atlanta move is estimated at $380–$543. A 1,132-mile New York to Tampa move is estimated at $769–$1,098. Short runs inside Florida, such as Miami to West Palm Beach or Orlando to Tampa, are quoted on request.
Distance is the biggest driver, but price does not grow in step with miles. Orlando to Atlanta (438 miles) is estimated at $380–$543, while Orlando to Los Angeles (2,508 miles) is estimated at $1,106–$1,580. The Los Angeles trip is about 5.7 times as far but costs about 2.9 times as much.
Direction matters very little. The same pair of cities is usually priced within a few dollars both ways, for example Chicago to Orlando and Orlando to Chicago, both $784–$1,120, or Dallas to Tampa at $751–$1,073 and Tampa to Dallas at $750–$1,072. Los Angeles to Orlando is $1,106–$1,581, while Orlando to Los Angeles is $1,106–$1,580. A snowbird who ships a car south in the fall and north in the spring can expect two legs priced about the same.
Other things move the number inside the range:
| Route | Distance | Transit | Price estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY to Orlando, FL | 1,233 miles | 2 to 4 days | $837–$1,196 |
| New York, NY to Tampa, FL | 1,132 miles | 2 to 4 days | $769–$1,098 |
| Seattle, WA to Orlando, FL | 3,073 miles | 7 to 10 days | $1,269–$1,813 |
| Los Angeles, CA to Miami, FL | 2,733 miles | 7 to 9 days | $1,167–$1,667 |
| Phoenix, AZ to Gainesville, FL | 2,031 miles | 5 to 8 days | $1,052–$1,503 |
| Denver, CO to Tallahassee, FL | 1,630 miles | 3 to 5 days | $993–$1,418 |
| Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL | 1,172 miles | 2 to 4 days | $796–$1,137 |
| Houston, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL | 1,164 miles | 2 to 4 days | $790–$1,129 |
| New York, NY to Orlando, FL | 1,076 miles | 2 to 3 days | $738–$1,054 |
| Philadelphia, PA to St. Petersburg, FL | 1,065 miles | 2 to 3 days | $731–$1,044 |
| Dallas, TX to Jacksonville, FL | 992 miles | 2 to 3 days | $687–$982 |
| Atlanta, GA to Miami, FL | 663 miles | 1 to 2 days | $492–$703 |
| Route | Distance | Transit | Price estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL to Atlanta, GA | 456 miles | 1 to 2 days | $396–$565 |
| West Palm Beach, FL to Atlanta, GA | 598 miles | 1 to 2 days | $473–$676 |
| Tampa, FL to Denver, CO | 1,858 miles | 5 to 8 days | $1,053–$1,505 |
| Miami, FL to Atlanta, GA | 665 miles | 1 to 2 days | $493–$705 |
| Tampa, FL to Dallas, TX | 1,105 miles | 2 to 4 days | $750–$1,072 |
| Miami, FL to Boston, MA | 1,496 miles | 3 to 5 days | $963–$1,376 |
| Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL | 1,155 miles | 2 to 4 days | $784–$1,120 |
| Orlando, FL to Atlanta, GA | 438 miles | 1 to 2 days | $380–$543 |
| Tampa, FL to Indianapolis, IN | 990 miles | 2 to 3 days | $686–$980 |
| Miami, FL to Denver, CO | 2,069 miles | 5 to 8 days | $1,072–$1,531 |
| Miami, FL to Las Vegas, NV | 2,531 miles | 7 to 9 days | $1,116–$1,595 |
| Pompano Beach, FL to Atlanta, GA | 630 miles | 1 to 2 days | $467–$668 |
| Orlando, FL to Los Angeles, CA | 2,508 miles | 7 to 9 days | $1,106–$1,580 |
| Cape Coral, FL to Memphis, TN | 971 miles | 2 to 3 days | $673–$961 |
| St. Petersburg, FL to Louisville, KY | 900 miles | 2 to 3 days | $643–$918 |
South Florida is a continuous strip of cities along the Atlantic, served by Interstate 95, Florida's Turnpike and US-1, and it is where Freedom Auto Transport is based, in Pompano Beach. Many cars here sit in condo towers, gated communities and narrow beach-area streets where a full-size carrier cannot park, so drivers usually meet at a nearby wide street or large lot. PortMiami and Port Everglades bring in imported vehicles that need to move on. Pompano Beach to Atlanta is 630 miles at $467–$668, West Palm Beach to Atlanta is 598 miles at $473–$676, and Fort Lauderdale to Washington, DC is 1,033 miles at $709–$1,012. Runs within South Florida are short and quoted on request.
Cities 8North of Palm Beach, Interstate 95, Florida's Turnpike and US-1 connect Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach and the Space Coast cities of Melbourne, Palm Bay and Cocoa. These are mid-size markets, so carriers often add them to a run that already starts or ends in South Florida or Orlando, and booking a few days early gives the dispatcher time to fit your car on a truck. Request a quote with your pickup address, vehicle and date and we will confirm the estimate.
Cities 5Orlando sits at the junction of Interstate 4 and Florida's Turnpike, close to the middle of the peninsula, so it is a natural hub for cars moving north, south or across the state. Heavy visitor and commuter traffic around the tourist districts can slow pickups, and many residents live in gated communities with rules about large trucks, so agree on a meeting spot ahead of time. Orlando to Atlanta is 438 miles at $380–$543 and Orlando to Chicago is 1,155 miles at $784–$1,120. Orlando to Los Angeles is 2,508 miles at $1,106–$1,580. Orlando to Tampa and Orlando to Miami are short runs, quoted on request.
Cities 3Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater surround the bay and are linked by Interstates 4, 275 and 75, with Sarasota a little farther south along the Gulf. Waterfront neighborhoods, barrier islands and older grids often have tight streets, so a wide road or shopping center lot is a common handoff point. Tampa to Atlanta is 456 miles at $396–$565, and Tampa to Indianapolis is 990 miles at $686–$980 in 2–3 days. Tampa to Dallas, at 1,105 miles, is estimated at $750–$1,072 and is one of the busiest routes we list from this region.
Cities 4Southwest Florida runs along Interstate 75 and US-41 from Port Charlotte through the Fort Myers area, with Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres among the larger communities. Many homes here are in canal-front and gated neighborhoods that large trucks cannot enter, and seasonal residents often ship cars in and out. Request a quote with your exact address, including for nearby cities such as Fort Myers and Naples, and the driver will confirm the closest practical meeting point.
Cities 3Jacksonville is the gateway to Georgia and the Southeast, with Interstate 95 running along the coast and Interstates 10 and 75 reaching inland. Farther south, Palm Coast and Daytona Beach sit along the Atlantic, and Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, so pickups cluster around term dates. Dallas to Jacksonville is 992 miles at $687–$982 in 2–3 days. Shorter runs from Jacksonville within Florida and Georgia are quoted on request.
Cities 5The Panhandle is far from the peninsula's main corridors, reached on Interstate 10 from Tallahassee west to Pensacola. Tallahassee is the capital and home to two universities, and the Gulf beach towns such as Santa Rosa Beach, Fort Walton Beach and Gulf Breeze are busiest in summer. Carriers rarely run empty loops here, so book early and be flexible on dates. Denver to Tallahassee is 1,630 miles at $993–$1,418 in 3–5 days.
Cities 4Plan for two clocks. The first is the pickup window: a carrier is normally assigned and arrives 1–3 business days after booking. The second is transit, which depends on distance. On our routes it runs 1–2 days for trips up to about 700 miles, 2–3 days from 700 to about 1,100 miles, 2–4 days from roughly 1,100 to 1,400 miles, 3–5 days around 1,400 to 1,700 miles, 4–7 days near 1,800 miles, 5–8 days from about 1,800 to 2,500 miles, and 7–9 days at 2,500 to 2,900 miles, with the longest runs from the Pacific Northwest reaching 10 days.
Florida adds a few local factors. Interstate 95 along the Atlantic coast and Florida’s Turnpike carry heavy traffic through South Florida and Orlando, which can add time to pickup and delivery. Interstate 4 between Tampa and Orlando is busy with commuters and visitors. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer, and during hurricane season a storm or an evacuation can slow or pause carriers on the peninsula. Leaving Florida for the Northeast in winter can mean snow and ice north of Virginia, and road closures can add a day or more to any estimate.
Examples from our route pages: Orlando to Miami (235 miles) is 1–2 days, Miami to Atlanta (665 miles) is 1–2 days, Tampa to Indianapolis (990 miles) is 2–3 days, Miami to Boston (1,496 miles) is 3–5 days, Miami to Denver (2,069 miles) is 5–8 days, and Orlando to Los Angeles (2,508 miles) is 7–9 days.
Pickup is usually scheduled within a 1–3 business day window after booking; transit time depends on the distance.
| Zone | Transit |
|---|---|
| Southeast & Florida | 1–3 days |
| Mid-Atlantic | 2–4 days |
| Great Lakes & Ohio Valley | 2–4 days |
| Texas & South Central | 2–4 days |
| Northeast & New England | 2–5 days |
| Mountain West & Southwest | 3–9 days |
| West Coast & Pacific Northwest | 7–10 days |
South Florida has a large market for classic, exotic and luxury cars, and the ports at Miami, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Jacksonville and Tampa handle many vehicles shipped from overseas. Sun, salt air, humidity and sudden summer storms are hard on paint and interiors, so owners of valuable, low-slung or newly delivered cars often choose an enclosed trailer. Open carriers are the standard choice for everyday cars and cost less. Read more about enclosed transport and open transport. Tell us which you want when you request your quote, and we will match your car with the right carrier. Because enclosed trailers hold fewer cars and fewer carriers run them, availability on a given date can be tighter than for open trucks, so book enclosed shipments a little earlier, especially in snowbird season.
Florida’s biggest seasonal pattern is the snowbird migration. From October through January, winter residents from the Northeast, the Midwest and Canada arrive; from March through May, most of them go home. Many choose to fly and ship the car instead of driving two or three days each way. Because our prices are close in both directions, the spring trip home costs about the same as the fall trip down.
The lanes we see most are from the Midwest and the Northeast. Indianapolis to Orlando is 972 miles, estimated $674–$962 in 2–3 days, and Tampa to Indianapolis is 990 miles at $686–$980. Searches for Florida to Indiana are common. Farther north, Orlando to Chicago is 1,155 miles at $784–$1,120 in 2–4 days, and St. Petersburg to Louisville is 900 miles at $643–$918 in 2–3 days. From the Northeast, New York to Orlando is 1,076 miles at $738–$1,054 in 2–3 days, and Hartford to Orlando is 1,188 miles at $807–$1,152 in 2–4 days.
A few habits make the season easier. Book as soon as your travel dates are fixed, because the most popular lanes fill first. Pick a delivery city close to where you will stay, such as West Palm Beach, Cape Coral or the Tampa Bay area, and arrange for someone to meet the driver if you are still traveling. Remember that the pickup window of 1–3 business days comes before transit, so for a mid-November arrival, schedule the pickup in early November. In spring, ship the car north before you leave if you want it waiting at home, and tell us if your northern street is narrow or has parking rules.
Moving a car inside Florida is the quickest kind of shipment we handle, and the state’s long, narrow shape means most trips are under 500 miles. Miami to West Palm Beach, Orlando to Tampa, Jacksonville to Orlando, Orlando to Miami and Miami to Tampa are all in this range. Because these runs are short, request a quote with your pickup and delivery addresses and we will confirm the estimate.
On a short in-state trip the pickup window can be the longest part of the timeline. Plan on the standard 1–3 business days after booking, then add transit. A pickup from a condo, a gated community or a busy street takes planning, because drivers cannot always park a full-size trailer there. The first step is usually agreeing on a wide street or lot nearby, and a call to the property office can settle any rule about trucks.
People often weigh a drive against shipping, for example when a car is changing owners, moving between a summer and a winter home, or heading back from a dealer. Compare the estimate with fuel, tolls, a hotel night and a day off work. Routes between the big metros also run often, so carriers on the Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville corridors are easy to find, which keeps short trips competitive. From our home base in Pompano Beach, Pompano Beach to Orlando is a short run that we quote on request.
The Northeast is the most common destination for cars leaving Florida after the snowbird season, and I-95 is the main road between the two. Prices are close in both directions, so the same number applies whether you are shipping home in the spring or sending a car down in the fall. New York to Orlando is 1,076 miles, estimated at $738–$1,054, with 2–3 days of transit.
From the Tampa Bay area, New York to Tampa is 1,132 miles at an estimated $769–$1,098 in 2–4 days. For South Florida, Philadelphia to Pompano Beach is 1,163 miles, estimated $790–$1,128, 2–4 days. Central Florida pairs well with New England: Hartford to Orlando is 1,188 miles at $807–$1,152, 2–4 days.
The Mid-Atlantic is closer. Baltimore to Orlando is 887 miles at $633–$905 in 2–3 days, Philadelphia to Orlando is 987 miles at $684–$977, Philadelphia to St. Petersburg is 1,065 miles at $731–$1,044, and Baltimore to Miami is 1,097 miles at $753–$1,075. Pompano Beach to Washington, DC is 1,022 miles at $701–$1,002, 2–3 days. If you ship in late winter or early spring, ask about snow and ice north of Virginia, because a storm on the Northeast end can add a day or more. Choose a delivery spot with a wide street or a lot, since many Northeast addresses are in older neighborhoods.
Request a fast, accurate car shipping quote by providing vehicle details, locations, and transport type (open or enclosed). We offer transparent pricing for door-to-door, cross-country, or expedited shipping—no hidden fees.
After booking, we arrange door-to-door pickup. A driver inspects your vehicle, then loads it using secure equipment. Choose open transport for cost savings or enclosed transport for extra protection. Tracking and updates are available throughout transit.
Track your vehicle via eBOL. We deliver it to your chosen location, perform a final inspection, and complete the handoff. Safe, insured, and on-time delivery for any vehicle type.
Our estimates on Florida routes range from $380–$543 for Orlando to Atlanta to $1,190–$1,700 for Pompano Beach to Los Angeles. Typical examples: Tampa to Atlanta $396–$565, Baltimore to Orlando $633–$905, Tampa to Indianapolis $686–$980, New York to Tampa $769–$1,098, Orlando to Los Angeles $1,106–$1,580. These are estimates based on road miles, and the final price depends on your vehicle, dates and open or enclosed transport. Short runs inside Florida are quoted on request.
After booking, a carrier is normally assigned within 1–3 business days. Transit is then 1–2 days from Atlanta, 2–3 days from Baltimore, New York, Indianapolis, Houston or Dallas, 2–4 days from Chicago or Hartford, 3–5 days from Denver to Tallahassee, 5–8 days from Phoenix or Denver to Orlando, and 7–9 days from Los Angeles. A hurricane or a winter storm can add more.
Indianapolis to Orlando is 972 miles, estimated $674–$962, with 2–3 days of transit. Tampa to Indianapolis is 990 miles at $686–$980, also 2–3 days. Add the usual 1–3 business days for a carrier to be assigned. Prices are close in both directions, so Orlando to Indianapolis is priced much like Indianapolis to Orlando.
Not usually, but plan for flexibility between June and November. If a storm is forecast, carriers may move pickups earlier, delay them or avoid the affected coast, and evacuation traffic can slow roads. Book as early as you can, keep your phone number current, and tell us if you need to move the car before a storm. We will adjust the schedule with the driver.
Often yes, but large trucks are not always allowed inside. If the community or building limits trucks, the driver will meet you at a nearby wide street or parking lot, where you sign the inspection report at pickup. Check the property's rules, give us the gate details, and have someone present at both ends. Take your own photos of the car before it leaves.
Yes. Enclosed carriers serve Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Orlando and Tampa, and are a common choice for classic, exotic or new luxury cars. Enclosed costs more than open transport, and our route estimates show one range, so ask for an enclosed quote when you request prices for your route. Book earlier than you would for open transport, especially in snowbird season.
We can transport a wide range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, classic cars, motorcycles, and even oversized vehicles. Our team is equipped to handle various types of transports to meet your needs.
We take extensive precautions to ensure the safety of your vehicle, including using reliable carriers, providing appropriate coverage options, and conducting thorough inspections before and after transport. Our team is experienced in handling vehicles of all types, ensuring they are properly secured throughout the journey.
We provide auto transport services throughout the entire state of Florida, including major cities like Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and more, as well as rural areas. No matter your location, we can arrange convenient transport solutions for you.
Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport, meaning the carrier will pick up and deliver your vehicle as close to your specified locations as possible. In some cases, due to narrow streets or local restrictions, you may need to meet the carrier at a nearby location.
While we expect carriers to deliver all vehicles without damage, accidents can happen. It is important for customers to inspect their vehicles upon receipt. If damage is noticed, customers should contact our office asap. Damage should be documented on the “Bill of Lading” received from the driver. If a report is not made in a timely manner we will not be able to assist you with the damage.
All our carriers are fully licensed, insured, and vetted to meet federal and state regulations. We work only with professional, experienced transporters to ensure the safe delivery of your vehicle.
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“Freedom was great, Dan S. with Freedom was the only carrier who could deliver on the dates I needed. I contacted several transporters, the prices and dates changed every 5 minutes. Dan was very helpful every step of the way, and extremely reasonable! I will use these guys from this point forward, make one call and it’s a done deal! Thanks Dan!”
Freedom Auto Transport runs a solid operation. Dorian is the reason I chose this carrier even though I had all but agreed to work with a different hauler. He was fast to return my calls, texted frequently, and used all his contacts to arrange a quick turnaround on the 4Runner I shipped. He almost managed to get a same day pick-up but the dealership I was working with couldn’t complete the paperwork in time for an evening pick up. Easy paperwork/signatures. No heavy sales pitch. Just familiarity with how the industry works, good relationships to leverage, and the urgency to help. I think he really feels good knowing he’s helping to deliver something meaningful to others. Ive used different companies each time I’ve shipped a vehicle but the next time I need a car or truck shipped, I want to work with Dorian. Cheers!
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