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North Carolina to Florida Car Shipping Rates
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North Carolina to Florida at a glance
- Open transport
- $455 – $1,170
- Transit time
- 2–3 days
- Distance
- 620 mi
- Enclosed transport
- $580 – $1,875
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$455 – $1,170
Estimated total (open)
Standard sedan
$0.73–$1.89 per mile
Price per mile (open)
2–3 days
Transit time
$580 – $1,875
Estimated total (enclosed)
Standard sedan
Average shipping rates from North Carolina to Florida by vehicle type
Published figures for this distance, with the size and non-running adjustments the studies publish. Your final price depends on exact cities, season and carrier availability.
| Vehicle type | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Open per mile | Typical weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $455 – $1,170 | $580 – $1,875 | $0.73–$1.89 per mile | 3,000–3,500 lbs |
| SUV | $485 – $1,250 | $620 – $2,005 | $0.78–$2.02 per mile | 3,500–5,000 lbs |
| Pickup truck | $630 – $1,615 | $800 – $2,585 | $1.01–$2.61 per mile | 4,500–6,000 lbs |
| Non-running vehicle | $605 – $1,470 | $730 – $2,175 | $0.73–$1.89 per mile | Varies |
What affects the price on this route
- DistanceAbout 620 miles; shorter trips cost less in total but more per mile.
- SeasonSummer moving season raises demand; late fall and winter are usually cheaper.
- Vehicle sizeLarger and heavier vehicles take more space and weight on the truck.
- Pickup and delivery citiesMetro areas near I-40 and I-85 usually cost less than rural addresses.
- Transport typeOpen transport is the most affordable; enclosed costs more for extra protection.
- Date flexibilityA wider pickup window lets a carrier fit your car in on a cheaper day.
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly prices for this route.
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
Open vs. enclosed transport rates
Most popular
Open transport
$455 – $1,170
$0.73–$1.89 per mile
- Most affordable option
- Most trucks on this route
- Right for everyday cars, SUVs and pickups
Extra protection
Enclosed transport
$580 – $1,875
$0.93–$3.02 per mile
- Covered from weather and road debris
- Ideal for luxury and classic cars
- Fewer trucks, so book earlier
Rates between major cities
Estimated open transport prices for a standard sedan.
| City pair | Distance | Open transport | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte → Jacksonville | 410 mi | $330 – $900 | 1–2 days |
| Charlotte → Miami | 790 mi | $575 – $1,495 | 2–4 days |
| Raleigh → Jacksonville | 500 mi | $365 – $945 | 1–2 days |
| Raleigh → Miami | 840 mi | $615 – $1,590 | 2–4 days |
| Greensboro → Jacksonville | 490 mi | $390 – $1,080 | 1–2 days |
What your quote should include
- Transport from pickup to delivery
- Fuel and tolls
- The carrier's cargo insurance
- Door-to-door service where a truck can safely reach
Can cost extra
- Enclosed transport
- Expedited or guaranteed pickup dates
- A non-running vehicle that needs a winch
- Oversized, lifted or modified vehicles
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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