How carriers move through Florida.
I-95 runs the Atlantic coast from Jacksonville through Daytona Beach, the Space Coast, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale to Miami. I-75 serves the Gulf side from Naples and Fort Myers through Tampa and Ocala into Georgia. I-4 cuts across the middle between Tampa, Orlando and Daytona, I-10 crosses the Panhandle from Pensacola to Jacksonville, and Florida's Turnpike runs up the center.
Seasons and weather
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, and a storm can shut down pickups along an entire coast. Snowbird demand pushes southbound bookings up from October through January and northbound bookings from March through May, so book early in those windows.
Why people ship cars in Florida
Winter residents drive much of the demand, but Florida also has major ports. JAXPORT is one of the busiest vehicle ports in the U.S., and Port Everglades and PortMiami add more. Military moves run through Jacksonville, Pensacola, Eglin, MacDill and Patrick, students move in and out at UF, FSU and UCF, and full-time relocations into the state keep demand up all year.
Amtrak's Auto Train between Lorton, Virginia and Sanford, Florida is an alternative if you're traveling with the car. A carrier is usually more flexible on pickup and delivery addresses.
Gated communities and condos often need a gate code or a guest pass for the carrier, so arrange it ahead.
Florida city and town guides.
Each page covers that place's roads, routes, local pickup details and FAQs. Grouped by Census metro area.
Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach metro
Jacksonville metro
Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metro
Cape Coral–Fort Myers metro
Port St. Lucie metro
North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota metro
Tallahassee metro
Lakeland–Winter Haven metro
Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metro
Gainesville metro
Ocala metro
Pensacola–Ferry Pass–Brent metro
Wildwood–The Villages metro
Panama City–Panama City Beach metro
Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin metro
Naples–Marco Island metro
Smaller cities & towns outside metro areas
Military communities
College towns
Port cities
Snowbird destinations
Shipping across the Florida line.
Interstate moves to neighboring states are some of the most common shipments. See corridor and seasonal details for each.
Florida car shipping questions.
When should I book snowbird car shipping to Florida?
Southbound demand builds in October and peaks before the holidays. Northbound peaks from March through May. Booking two to four weeks ahead in those windows makes it more likely you'll get your preferred dates.
Does hurricane season affect Florida car shipping?
It can. Carriers won't drive into an active storm, and pickups along the affected coast may move by a few days. Shipping from June to November usually goes fine, but keep your dates flexible.
Can carriers deliver inside a gated community?
Often, yes, if the gate allows large vehicles and you arrange access. Otherwise we'll set a nearby meeting point outside the gate.
Which Florida cities do you have shipping guides for?
We have 46 city and town pages for Florida, including Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg, and Port St. Lucie. We also ship to and from addresses anywhere else in the state.
How do I register a car after shipping it to Florida?
Registration is handled by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) through your county tax collector. Requirements and deadlines change, so check the official site before you arrive. Keep your title, proof of insurance and the carrier's bill of lading handy.
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