New York car shipping
Car Shipping in New York
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$0.35–$1.89 per mile
Open transport rate
1–4 days
Avg. transit time
$280 – $770
Within New York
$0.45–$3.02 per mile
Enclosed transport rate
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New York shipping rates
Published figures for a standard car, by estimated distance.
- Open transport
- $0.35–$1.89 per mile
- Enclosed transport
- $0.45–$3.02 per mile
- Within New York
- $280 – $770
- New York to California
- $980 – $5,290
- New York to Connecticut
- $240 – $660
- New York to Texas
- $730 – $3,440
Winter weather affects pickup, not just price
No source publishes monthly prices by state, so this is what the studies say about timing.
Storms and mountain passes can delay a truck that is already on the road, so a wider pickup window matters more here than a slightly lower quote.
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
Why ship your car in New York?
New York is the state where the truck, not the price, decides how a delivery goes. Its parkways were built with stone overpasses too low for freight and remain closed to commercial vehicles outright, New York City caps a tractor-trailer at 55 feet on the routes it does allow, and upstate winters shut lanes to trucks before they shut roads to anyone else. None of that makes shipping here difficult. It makes the meeting point normal, and a driver who suggests one is doing the job properly.
- Parkways are closed to carriers statewide, with clearances as low as 6 feet 11 inches
- New York City limits a tractor-trailer to 55 feet on its truck routes
- A New York registration needs New York insurance; out-of-state cover is never accepted
- Upstate storms bring tandem and commercial bans on the Thruway and I-81, I-84, I-87, I-88 and I-90
- New residents have thirty days from establishing residence to register
Flexible pickup dates and a nearby meeting point usually get you a lower price.
Good to know in New York
The things that actually move a pickup date here.
Every parkway in the state is closed to car carriers
New York's parkway system was built with low stone overpasses, some posted as low as 6 feet 11 inches, and commercial vehicles are barred from all of them. The state lists the consequences of trying anyway as fines, points on the license, damage to the bridge, and towing charges over $10,000 for a tractor-trailer. This is why a carrier heading to Long Island or Westchester takes a longer route than your map suggests, and why the driver may not be able to reach an address a parkway serves.
New York City caps the truck at 55 feet
Tractor-trailer combinations on city truck routes may not exceed 55 feet long, 13 feet 6 inches high and 8 feet wide, and commercial vehicles may not use parkways at all. A loaded multi-car carrier is longer than that limit, so inside the five boroughs delivery is usually made either at a meeting point outside the city or by a smaller truck running the last leg. Agree which one it will be before the truck is loaded, not when it arrives.
The insurance has to be New York's before the registration can exist
The DMV will not accept out-of-state vehicle insurance of any kind, so a policy that covered the car where it came from cannot be used to register it here. You need New York liability cover issued by a company licensed in the state, and a new resident has thirty days from establishing residence to register. Arrange the New York policy while the car is still in transit; doing it in the order the DMV needs is the whole difficulty.
Upstate, trucks are stopped before cars are
When a major winter storm is forecast the state restricts commercial traffic ahead of it rather than after. In one recent storm every commercial vehicle on every state road, the Thruway included, was confined to the right lane, and long tandem combinations were banned from the Thruway outright. Ordinary drivers carry on while the truck holding your car is limited or stopped, so a delivery date that falls inside a forecast should be treated as a window.
Sources: NYSDOT: commercial vehicles on parkways, NYC DOT: parkway truck restrictions, NYC DOT: truck size and weight limits, NY DMV: New York State insurance requirements, Office of the Governor of New York: storm commercial vehicle restrictions
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Shipping services in New York
Car shipping companies serving New York
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by state data.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to ship a car to or from New York?
Car shipping is routine when you use a licensed, insured company. Check the company's USDOT or MC number, confirm its insurance, and record your car's condition at pickup.
How to ship a carHow do I choose a trustworthy car shipping company in New York?
Look up the company's USDOT or MC number, compare several quotes, read recent reviews, and avoid companies that ask for a large deposit before a carrier is assigned.
Avoid car shipping scamsShould I choose open or enclosed transport in New York?
Open transport suits most cars and is the cheapest option. Enclosed transport is worth considering for luxury, classic or exotic cars, or when the car will travel through harsh weather.
Open vs. enclosed shipping
How much does it cost to ship a car from New York?
Published figures put open transport from New York at about $240 – $660 to Connecticut and $980 – $5,290 to California. Enclosed transport runs 30–60% higher in the same studies. Distance, vehicle size, season and pickup location change the price.
Car shipping cost guideHow much does car shipping cost per mile in New York?
Published figures for longer New York routes run about $0.35–$1.89 per mile for open transport and $0.45–$3.02 per mile for enclosed. Short trips cost more per mile than long ones.
Car shipping cost per mileHow much does it cost to ship a car within New York?
Published figures put an in-state move of about 350 miles, such as New York City to Buffalo, at $280 – $770 on an open carrier.
New York car shipping guide
Everything to know about shipping a car to or from New York: costs, routes, preparation and what to expect.
- How prices are set and how to compare quotes
- Choosing open or enclosed transport
- Getting your car ready for pickup
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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