Florida → Florida · About 235 miles
Ship a Car from Miami to Orlando
The shortest lane in this set never really slows down: dealers moving inventory between South and Central Florida lots, students shipping a car to the University of Central Florida, families with a second car for an Orlando-area home, and buyers who purchased in Miami and live upstate. At about 235 miles, it's the trip many people could drive — and choose not to, once a day of I-95 traffic is priced against a day of their own time.
Carriers run it on Florida's Turnpike or Interstate 95, straight up the state. Typical transit is 1–2 days door to door once your vehicle is loaded. Most cars move on open transport — the standard way the majority of vehicles travel, with insurance coverage included. Classic, luxury, and exotic owners often step up to enclosed transport, and motorcycles and golf carts ship enclosed on this lane as well.
Below you’ll find the typical price ranges for this route, how the process works, and the details that actually move the price. The ranges below are a guide — your exact price depends on your specific pickup and delivery cities, since a pickup well outside the Miami metro or a delivery well outside the Orlando metro prices differently than metro to metro. The quote form gives you a price for your specific cities.
Miami to Orlando car shipping cost
Typical ranges for a standard sedanOpen transport
typically $500–$900
Enclosed transport
typically $700–$1,300
Typical ranges for a standard sedan in running condition. Season is a factor too: prices run higher when demand peaks — snowbird season in the fall and spring, the summer moving season, and the year-end holidays — and lower in quieter months. Your exact price depends on your specific pickup and delivery cities — locations well outside the Miami or Orlando metros can price differently than metro to metro. Use the quote form for your free quote.
Get a shipping quote
Enter your vehicle and dates to get your free quote for Miami to Orlando — no obligation, and no payment due to get the number.
How it works
Three steps from quote to delivery — we handle the carrier, the scheduling, and the updates.
Get your quote & book
Get a shipping quote and book.
We assign your carrier
We match your vehicle with a vetted carrier already running the Miami–Orlando lane, and confirm your pickup window with you.
Pickup, transit & delivery
The driver inspects and loads your vehicle at your door, transits 1–2 days, and delivers in Orlando with updates along the way.
What we ship on this route
Cars & SUVs
Daily drivers, family SUVs, and crossovers.
Pickup trucks
Half-ton through heavy-duty, priced by size and weight.
Classic & collector cars
Enclosed transport recommended for extra protection.
Motorcycles
Enclosed only, for weather and road protection.
Vans & heavy-duty trucks
Quoted by our team — call for a quote.
What affects the price on this route
The typical ranges above are for a standard sedan shipping metro to metro. Here’s what moves your quote within — or outside — those ranges.
Distance — about 235 miles
Mileage is the backbone of every quote. Your specific pickup and delivery cities set the exact distance — and metro-to-metro moves price better than remote or hard-to-reach endpoints, where a carrier has to travel out of its way to reach you.
Vehicle size & weight
A compact sedan takes one standard slot. Large SUVs, trucks, and heavy vehicles take more trailer space and weight capacity, so they price higher.
Running condition
A vehicle that runs, steers, and brakes loads in minutes. A non-running vehicle needs a winch and extra handling, which adds to the price.
Open vs. enclosed
Open transport (typically $500–$900) is the standard for everyday vehicles. Enclosed (typically $700–$1,300) puts your car inside a covered trailer.
Season & timing
Demand on this lane climbs around the school calendar and the winter season, when carriers fill up fast and prices follow. If your dates are flexible — even by a day or two — you'll usually price better than a fixed, must-move date.
Ways to save on this route
- Stay flexible on pickup dates. Carriers fill trucks around their own schedules and reward flexibility — even a day or two of give usually prices better than a fixed, must-move date.
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead in peak season. School-start and winter-season weeks fill trucks on this lane fast — booking early usually means a better price and a wider choice of pickup days.
- Ship metro to metro when you can. Pickup and delivery in metro areas price better than remote or hard-to-reach locations, where a carrier has to deadhead to reach you.
- Choose open unless the car calls for enclosed. Open transport (typically $500–$900) is the best value for everyday vehicles — save enclosed for a classic, exotic, or high-value car.
Good to know for this route
- Short lane, frequent trucks. Carriers run between Miami and Orlando constantly, so pickups are often available within a day or two of booking — this is one of the most flexible lanes we serve.
- Turnpike and I-95 both work. Your driver picks the corridor based on where your pickup and delivery sit — Fort Lauderdale and coastal addresses often load toward I-95, western suburbs toward the Turnpike.
- Afternoon storms are a Florida constant. Summer downpours can pause loading for an hour at either end; on a 1–2 day lane, dispatch simply works around them and keeps you posted.
- Tight addresses still apply. Miami condo buildings and Orlando gated or vacation-home communities may not fit a full-size hauler — the driver will arrange the nearest accessible meeting spot with you.
Preparing your car for pickup
A few quick steps before the driver arrives make pickup smooth — and protect you if anything comes up in transit.
- Keep the fuel tank about a quarter full. That’s plenty for loading and unloading, without the extra weight of a full tank.
- Remove personal items and loose accessories. Insurance coverage doesn’t extend to belongings left inside the vehicle, so clear out anything you can’t replace.
- Wash the car before pickup. A clean car makes the pre-shipment inspection photos accurate, so any existing marks are documented clearly.
- Note any existing damage with the driver. Walk the car together at pickup and make sure it’s recorded on the bill of lading before you sign.
- Disable alarms and remove toll tags. It prevents surprise alarms in transit and toll charges piling up along the way.
- Have a spare key ready if possible. The driver needs a working key for loading and unloading at both ends.
Miami to Orlando car shipping FAQs
The questions we hear most on this lane, answered with this route’s typical ranges.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Miami to Orlando?
For a standard sedan in running condition, open transport typically runs $500–$900 and enclosed transport typically runs $700–$1,300 on this route of about 235 miles. The exact number depends on the specific cities and ZIPs on both ends — pickups or deliveries well outside the Miami and Orlando metros can price differently. Larger vehicles, non-running condition, and tight timelines can also move the price. Your price comes from the quote form — get your free quote with the quote tool above or by calling 800-507-2629.
How long does it take to ship a car from Miami to Orlando?
Typical transit is 1–2 days door to door once your vehicle is picked up. Carriers average roughly 500 miles a day, and the wait for pickup after booking is usually short on this lane as well.
Is open or enclosed transport better for this route?
For most everyday vehicles, open transport is the right call — it’s how the large majority of cars move between Miami and Orlando, and insurance coverage is included either way. Choose enclosed if you’re shipping a classic, luxury, exotic, or freshly restored vehicle: the covered trailer shields it from weather and road debris for the whole trip.
Is it worth shipping a car from Miami to Orlando instead of driving it?
For many people, yes. The drive is roughly four hours each way in real traffic — plus fuel, tolls, and a return trip if you're not staying. Shipping typically runs $500–$900 on open transport with 1–2 day transit, and your car simply arrives at your Orlando address. Dealers, students, and second-car owners use this lane constantly for exactly that math.
Can you pick up or deliver outside the main metro areas?
Yes. We pick up across the Miami area — Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Doral, Kendall, Hollywood — and deliver throughout the Orlando area. Service is door to door to your exact address wherever a full-size carrier can safely and legally reach it — and if a street is too tight, the driver will arrange the nearest accessible meeting spot with you. Keep in mind the figures on this page are based on the Miami and Orlando metro areas — pickups or deliveries well outside those metros can price differently, which is why the quote form asks for your specific cities.
Areas served on this lane
Miami area pickups
Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Doral, Kendall, Hollywood — and the surrounding metro.
Orlando area deliveries
Orlando, Winter Park, Kissimmee, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Lake Buena Vista, Clermont, Oviedo — and the surrounding metro.
Service is door to door — the truck comes to your address wherever it can safely and legally park. If a street is too tight for a full-size hauler, the driver will arrange the nearest accessible meeting spot with you.