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Car Shipping from New York to Virginia
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$390 – $1,080
Estimated price (open)
1–2 days
Transit time
490 miles
Typical distance
$0.80–$2.20 per mile
Price per mile (open)
Free · No obligation · About a minute
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About the New York to Virginia route
Main highways: I-90, I-87, I-95
- About 490 estimated road miles from New York to Virginia
- Most carriers use I-90, I-87, I-95
- Pickup is scheduled within a window; flexible dates usually lower the price
- Dense New York City streets often mean meeting the carrier at a nearby lot.
New York to Virginia shipping rates
Estimated from published industry figures, by vehicle type.
| Vehicle | Open transport | Enclosed transport |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $390 – $1,080 | $475 – $1,725 |
| SUV | $415 – $1,155 | $505 – $1,840 |
| Pickup truck | $540 – $1,490 | $655 – $2,380 |
| Non-running vehicle | $540 – $1,380 | $625 – $2,025 |
Winter weather affects pickup, not just price
No source publishes monthly prices for this route, 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.
When to ship
Transit times
Typical days in transit between major cities, after pickup.
- New York City → Virginia Beach1–2 days
- New York City → Chesapeake1–2 days
- Buffalo → Virginia Beach2–3 days
- Buffalo → Chesapeake2–3 days
- Yonkers → Virginia Beach1–2 days
Popular pickup and delivery cities
From New York
To Virginia
- Virginia Beach$365 – $945
- Chesapeake$370 – $965
- Norfolk$365 – $945
- Richmond$370 – $1,010
- Newport News$390 – $1,080
- Alexandria$280 – $770
Companies to consider
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by route.
Services on this route
Moving to Virginia? What to do with your car
A tall car on the top deck is a routing problem in Hampton Roads
VDOT posts the westbound Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, the US 58 Midtown Tunnel and the I-264 Downtown Tunnel at a maximum 13 feet 6 inches, with the Monitor-Merrimac at 14 feet 6 inches by permit. A standard tractor-trailer already runs at 13 feet 6 inches, so a car carrier carrying a tall SUV or a van on its upper deck has no margin at all. If your delivery is in Norfolk, Hampton or Virginia Beach, it is worth telling the broker what the vehicle is, because it may decide which crossing the driver can use.
The corridor state and the mountain state
I-95 runs the length of the populous east through Richmond and northern Virginia, and I-64 crosses from the coast to the Blue Ridge. Carriers are plentiful on both. West of Roanoke the I-81 corridor carries heavy freight through the valley, but the towns off it in the Appalachians are a different proposition, with grades, weather that bears no relation to the forecast in Richmond, and longer waits for a truck.
Hurricanes reach Virginia more often than people expect
NOAA counts 116 billion-dollar weather disasters in Virginia between 1980 and 2024, including 23 tropical cyclones alongside 53 severe storms and 19 winter storms. The five years to 2024 averaged 8.0 events a year against a long-run average of 2.6. The coast takes the tropical weather and the mountains take the snow, so which caution applies to your shipment depends on which end of the state it is going to.
Sources: VDOT: truck restrictions, Hampton Roads tunnels; VDOT: Hampton Roads bridges and tunnels; NOAA NCEI: billion-dollar disasters, Virginia summary. Rules change; check before you register.
Book this route safely
Authority can be checked for free
Any broker or carrier's USDOT number, operating status and insurance on file can be looked up in the FMCSA database. Source: FMCSA company snapshot
Brokers must be bonded
Auto transport brokers need FMCSA broker authority and $75,000 in financial security, usually a BMC-84 surety bond or a BMC-85 trust fund. Source: 49 CFR 387.307
The Bill of Lading is signed twice
You and the driver inspect the car at pickup and again at delivery. Note any new damage on the Bill of Lading before you sign, and photograph it before the driver leaves. Source: FMCSA: Protect your move
Related routes
Reverse direction and nearby corridors.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from New York to Virginia?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $390 – $1,080 for the roughly 490 miles from New York to Virginia. Enclosed transport is about $475 – $1,725. Your price depends on exact addresses, vehicle, season and date flexibility.
Car shipping cost calculatorWhat is the cost per mile from New York to Virginia?
Published figures put open transport at about $0.80–$2.20 per mile for a trip of roughly 490 miles. The sources disagree, which is why the range is wide.
Car shipping cost per mileIs enclosed transport worth it from New York to Virginia?
For everyday cars, open transport is usually enough. Enclosed transport is worth considering for luxury, classic or low-clearance cars.
Open vs. enclosed shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from New York to Virginia?
Transit usually takes 1–2 days once the car is loaded, plus the pickup window, which depends on truck space on the route.
How long car shipping takesWhen is the best time to ship a car from New York to Virginia?
Late fall and winter are usually cheaper than summer moving season. Booking one to three weeks ahead gives you more carrier options.
Best time to ship a carIs door-to-door shipping available from New York to Virginia?
Yes, in most areas. If a large truck can't reach your street, the driver will arrange a nearby meeting point.
Door-to-door car shipping
How to ship a car from New York to Virginia
A step-by-step plan: compare quotes, pick a transport type, prepare the car and know what to check at delivery.
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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