How carriers move through Massachusetts.
I-90, the Massachusetts Turnpike, runs from Boston through Worcester and Springfield to New York. I-95 and Route 128 ring greater Boston, I-93 runs north toward New Hampshire, and I-91 follows the Connecticut River through Springfield. I-495 loops the outer suburbs, and I-195 heads toward Fall River and New Bedford.
Seasons and weather
Nor'easters and snow can close or slow roads, and Boston-area snow-emergency parking bans affect where carriers can stop. Late August into September 1 is extremely busy because so many leases turn over then.
Why people ship cars in Massachusetts
Harvard, MIT, Boston University, Northeastern, UMass Amherst and dozens of other schools create big student moves. Hanscom AFB and Joint Base Cape Cod add military moves, and many residents ship cars to Florida for the winter.
Many Boston-area leases turn over on September 1, so book late-summer pickups and deliveries well ahead.
Cape Cod deliveries cross the Bourne or Sagamore Bridge, and summer weekends can add hours.
Massachusetts city and town guides.
Each page covers that place's roads, routes, local pickup details and FAQs. Grouped by Census metro area.
Boston–Cambridge–Newton metro
Worcester metro
Providence–Warwick metro
Springfield metro
Amherst Town–Northampton metro
Barnstable Town metro
Military communities
College towns
Port cities
Shipping across the Massachusetts line.
Interstate moves to neighboring states are some of the most common shipments. See corridor and seasonal details for each.
Massachusetts car shipping questions.
Can a car carrier get onto my Boston street?
Often not. Narrow streets, resident-only parking and tight turns usually mean meeting at a nearby wide road or lot.
Is September 1 a bad day to ship a car in Boston?
It's one of the busiest days of the year. If you can, move your pickup or delivery a few days away from it.
Do you ship cars to Florida from Massachusetts?
Yes. It's one of the most common routes out of the state, and it's busiest in October and November.
Which Massachusetts cities do you have shipping guides for?
We have 21 city and town pages for Massachusetts, including Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell, and Brockton. We also ship to and from addresses anywhere else in the state.
How do I register a car after shipping it to Massachusetts?
Registration is handled by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). 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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