Allentown, PA car shipping
Car Shipping in Allentown, PA
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$240 – $3,045
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–4 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Baltimore
Top destinations
$250 – $680
Trips within Pennsylvania
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Allentown
Allentown anchors the Lehigh Valley, which over the past decade has turned into one of the Northeast's largest warehouse and distribution corridors. That shapes a car shipment two ways: the roads are thick with freight trucks, and there is deep local carrier capacity because so much equipment is already based here. The valley sits on I-78 roughly ninety minutes from both New York and Philadelphia, which keeps short Northeast lanes busy and competitively priced.
- The Lehigh Valley is a major Northeast warehouse and distribution hub
- Heavy truck volume on I-78 keeps local carrier supply deep
- Roughly ninety minutes from both New York and Philadelphia
- The tolled Turnpike Northeast Extension, I-476, is the way south
- Main highways
- I-78, US-22, I-476
- Typical transit
- 1–4 days
- In-state trips
- $250 – $680
Car shipping rates from Allentown
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 | 2,840 mi | $995 – $5,370 | $1,290 – $8,590 | 6–12 days | Pennsylvania to California |
| Baltimore, MD | 130 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Pennsylvania to Maryland |
| Houston, TX | 1,610 mi | $645 – $3,045 | $835 – $4,870 | 4–7 days | Pennsylvania to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 950 mi | $695 – $1,795 | $890 – $2,875 | 2–4 days | Pennsylvania to Florida |
| Newark, NJ | 80 mi | $240 – $660 | $310 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Pennsylvania to New Jersey |
| New York City, NY | 90 mi | $240 – $660 | $310 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Pennsylvania to New York |
Winter weather affects pickup, not just price
No source publishes monthly prices by city, 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
Transit times from Allentown
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Wilmington, DE · 70 mi1–2 days
- Newark, NJ · 80 mi1–2 days
- New York City, NY · 90 mi1–2 days
- Baltimore, MD · 130 mi1–2 days
- Chicago, IL · 760 mi2–4 days
- Atlanta, GA · 820 mi2–4 days
- Jacksonville, FL · 950 mi2–4 days
Popular routes from Allentown
Car shipping companies serving Allentown
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Allentown
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Lehigh and Northampton township sprawlNewer subdivisions and retail lots near I-78 with plenty of room for a full carrier.
- Center-city Allentown, Bethlehem, EastonOlder streets where meeting on a wider road or in a lot is the practical choice.
- Along the I-78 and Route 22 corridorWarehouse and distribution ground that carriers know and reach without fuss.
Good to know in Allentown
- A freight hub, and what it does to supplyThe Lehigh Valley Planning Commission tracks the valley as a national freight and logistics center, with warehouses lining the I-78 corridor and operations for carriers such as FedEx Ground based here. All that activity means a steady base of trucks and drivers, so a car leaving Allentown tends to find a carrier faster than a city this size otherwise would.
- Caught between New York and PhiladelphiaAllentown sits almost exactly between the two metros, about ninety minutes to each by I-78 and the Northeast Extension. Carriers running cars between them and New England pass right by, so short Northeast lanes out of the valley are frequent, and a driver may fold your pickup into a load already headed one of those ways.
- The way south is a toll roadUS-22 and I-78 carry the east-west traffic, but reaching Philadelphia or the Turnpike mainline means the Northeast Extension, I-476, which is tolled the whole way. A carrier plans its route and timing around that road rather than the surface highways, so the approach to your pickup may not match the way you would drive it.
- Old city blocks versus new township lotsCenter-city Allentown and the older boroughs of Bethlehem and Easton have narrow streets parked on both sides, while the townships around them are new, wide and built for trucks. A driver will often propose meeting at one of the many retail or industrial lots nearby rather than working an 80-foot carrier down an old block.
- Moving to AllentownIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Pennsylvania. Check Pennsylvania's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Other Pennsylvania cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Allentown
Why ship from Allentown?
- Carriers already serving Pennsylvania
- 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 Allentown?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $240 – $3,045 from Allentown to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Wilmington, run about $240 – $660.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Allentown?
About 1–2 days to Wilmington 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 Allentown?
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 Allentown?
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 Allentown?
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 Allentown?
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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