Newark, NJ car shipping
Car Shipping in Newark, NJ
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$240 – $3,195
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–4 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Wilmington
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within New Jersey
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Newark
Newark is where the New York metro's cars actually get loaded. The port, the airport and the Turnpike all sit within a few miles of each other, the streets around them were built for trucks, and a carrier can get in and out without touching a city street designed in the seventeenth century. For anyone in the region who has been told their address will not work, this is usually the answer.
- Where much of the New York metro's vehicle traffic is handled
- The Turnpike and I-78 give immediate long-haul access
- Freight infrastructure means room to load almost everywhere
- Often quicker to reach than an address across the river
- Main highways
- I-95, I-78, I-280
- Typical transit
- 1–4 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Newark
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car. Your quote depends on season, vehicle and exact addresses.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,920 mi | $1,020 – $5,520 | $1,330 – $8,830 | 6–12 days | New Jersey to California |
| Wilmington, DE | 120 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | New Jersey to Delaware |
| Houston, TX | 1,690 mi | $675 – $3,195 | $880 – $5,110 | 4–7 days | New Jersey to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,000 mi | $700 – $1,890 | $910 – $3,025 | 2–4 days | New Jersey to Florida |
| Bridgeport, CT | 70 mi | $240 – $660 | $310 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | New Jersey to Connecticut |
| New York City, NY | 50 mi | $240 – $660 | $310 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | New Jersey to New York |
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly prices by city, so this is what the studies say about timing.
Summer moving season and the holidays tighten truck space, while mid-January to February is usually the quietest stretch of the year.
Direct Connect Auto Transport reports 2026 versus 2025 running 3% to 8% higher.
Published price adjustments
- Pickup truckPickups cost about 38% more to ship than standard cars.Source: Move.org
- SUVAt 500 miles, an SUV averaged $743 against $696 for a car.Source: Move.org
- Non-running vehicleAdd $150 to $300 for a vehicle that does not run.Source: Direct Connect Auto Transport
Transit times from Newark
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- New York City, NY · 50 mi1–2 days
- Bridgeport, CT · 70 mi1–2 days
- Wilmington, DE · 120 mi1–2 days
- Baltimore, MD · 200 mi1–2 days
- Chicago, IL · 840 mi2–4 days
- Atlanta, GA · 890 mi2–4 days
- Jacksonville, FL · 1,000 mi2–4 days
Popular routes from Newark
Car shipping companies serving Newark
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Newark
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Port and airport districtsBuilt for freight. The simplest handover in the region.
- Along the Turnpike and I-78Immediate access to the long-haul network.
- Ironbound and residential NewarkTighter streets; a nearby lot is quicker.
Good to know in Newark
- The region's loading dockBetween the port, the airport and the Turnpike interchanges, this small area handles an enormous share of what moves in and out of the Northeast. Carriers are constantly here, and a handover in Newark is often arranged faster than one anywhere else in the metro.
- Straight onto the long-haul networkThe New Jersey Turnpike carries I-95 through the state and I-78 heads west toward Pennsylvania. A truck loading here is on a national corridor within minutes, which is a real advantage over a pickup that has to fight its way out of a borough first.
- Built at truck scaleThe industrial districts around the port have wide roads, large lots and no parking restrictions worth mentioning. Residential Newark and the Ironbound are tighter, but a workable meeting point is never more than a few minutes away.
- Moving to NewarkIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in New Jersey. Check New Jersey's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Other New Jersey cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Newark
Why ship from Newark?
- Carriers already serving New Jersey
- Door-to-door pickup where trucks can reach
- Open and enclosed transport options
- Published price ranges you can compare before booking
- Common for relocations, students, military moves and car purchases
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Newark?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $240 – $3,195 from Newark to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to New York City, run about $240 – $660.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Newark?
About 1–2 days to New York City and 6–12 days to Los Angeles, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in Newark?
Often, yes. On narrow, busy or restricted streets, the driver may ask to meet at a nearby open lot where a full-size carrier can load safely.
Door-to-door car shipping
Should I ship open or enclosed from Newark?
Open transport suits most everyday cars and costs less. Consider enclosed for luxury, classic or exotic cars, or anything with fresh paint.
Open vs. enclosed shippingIs my car insured when shipping from Newark?
Licensed carriers must carry liability insurance, and most carry cargo coverage for the cars they haul. Ask for the certificate of insurance before pickup.
Car shipping insuranceWhat's the cheapest way to ship a car from Newark?
Choose open transport, be flexible with dates, book one to three weeks ahead and meet the truck near a main highway if your street is hard to reach.
Cheapest way to ship a car
Where these figures come from
Published industry studies, not Haulwide shipments. Checked Sep 16, 2026.
- SGT Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 9, 2026. 30 months of the company's own shipping data (January 2024 to June 2026) across all 50 states and 1,581 state-to-state lanes, limited to completed single-vehicle open transport deliveries and mix-adjusted for distance.
- Move.org(opens in a new tab)
Published Mar 4, 2026. Nearly 800 broker quotes analyzed, priced for a running 2025 Toyota Camry with a one-week lead time using October 2025 quotes.
- Kelley Blue Book(opens in a new tab)
Published Jan 12, 2026. Quotes requested from eight transport companies for a 2025 Honda Accord on three routes from Orlando, on standard open carriers.
- Direct Connect Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
No publication date given. The company's own carrier data for an operable sedan on open transport; the page states no publication date.
- RoadRunner Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 1, 2026. The company's completed shipment history, which it describes as over 1 million vehicles delivered across 30+ years, updated September 2026. Its nationwide average is $1,215 at a median distance of 987 miles and a median $1.23 per mile.
The sources disagree, so figures are shown as the span across them rather than a single price. Pricing methodology
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