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As we continue to track the Snowbirds mid January 2025 car shipping prices to Jacksonville, FL and elsewhere in the sunshine state, we notice that the volume of orders on any given day has decreased 10%.
In the beginning of January, there were on average daily about five thousand single vehicles in running condition listed as preferring OPEN Car Transport. That number has decreased in mid January to 4,500 vehicles available at any given time. Still a hefty amount.
That is not to say there are 4,500 new orders every day. There most certainly is not. Many of those vehicles have been waiting for a carrier for anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Why so long?
In some cases the laggard orders are those located in a remote location, or have been affected by harsh winter storms such as Blair. But most of the orders waiting weeks and weeks, have simply been under-priced and carriers have rejected them in favor of higher paying fees on other vehicles.
Rule #1 – the highest paying vehicles on the board, comparing apples to apples, always ship first. And it does not matter how long a vehicle order has been waiting.
A fresh car shipping order entered today, paying a higher carrier fee than one entered weeks ago, will land a spot on an auto transport trailer first. The vehicle shipping industry is not first come – first served.
Our Study: What percentage of Snowbird vehicle shipments are too cheap?
Our answer is borne of experience. It is not scientific, though it does have a nice scientific pool of orders to evaluate.
Here is our test case scenario: At the present time, car shipping from New Jersey to Florida, there are 99 vehicles on the board waiting for a carrier assignment, all sedans, in running condition, and shipping OPEN car transport. In our opinion, in general, a vehicle priced at $825 or less (including broker fee) has little chance of securing a spot on a trailer until all the higher paying vehicles have shipped. And that will take awhile.
Here’s our analysis of the New Jersey to Florida scenario in mid January 2025:
|
Estimated Total Price / |
Percentage of Orders / |
Chance of Shipping Within 7 Days |
|
Over $1200 |
3% |
Exceptionally High |
|
$1000 to $1199 |
5% |
Extremely High |
|
$950 to $999 |
12% |
Very High |
|
$900 to $949 |
28% |
Good |
|
$850 to $899 |
9% |
Fair |
|
$800 to $849 |
14% |
If Lucky |
|
$750 to $799 |
5% |
Little |
|
$700 to $749 |
9% |
Poor |
|
$650 to $699 |
5% |
Very Poor |
|
$600 to $649 |
5% |
Extremely Poor |
|
Below $600 |
4% |
Slim to None |
The same percentages of under priced and cheap car shipping costs play out in nearly every market or region.
The above table is probably a good representation of the current Snowbird vehicle shipping cost market to Florida. As you can see, there are approximately 28% of customer orders that have little to no chance of shipping to Florida in the next few weeks. Many have been waiting for weeks, and are likely to continue to do so.
If you add the 14% of customers who are close, but nevertheless, still getting soundly beat and simply hoping to get lucky, that 28% swells to 42% of customers who are basically on the outside looking in. Their car shipping price is too cheap.
Why does that happen? Sometimes customers book their January car shipments in November or December when pricing is low. It worked then, but not during the high Snowbird season. Sometimes it is the fault of the broker, and that’s a whole other conversation. Don’t get us started.
Fortunately, 58% of customers are priced sufficiently well enough to ship a car within 7 days. Those at the top of the carrier fee pool are likely to get super fast, expedited auto transport service to Florida.
Jacksonville in particular, is a popular destination for car transport companies in the winter. So are the surrounding communities such as St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach, Gainesville, and more.
Key Takeaways:
- Car shipping prices to Jacksonville, FL stay elevated through mid January
- The western states do not participate nearly as much in the winter season during auto transport migration to Jacksonville, Florida
- About 58% of all vehicle shipping orders are priced high enough to land a spot on trailer within 7 days of availability
- About 42% of all car transport orders are priced too cheap during Snowbird season in mid January 2025
- The highest paying auto transport orders to Jacksonville, FL ship first
- The car shipping quotes calculator greatly reduces the price on the reverse direction backhauls from Jacksonville, FL during snowbird seasonal fluctuations
In This Blog Article:
Car Shipping Prices Calculator To Jacksonville, FL During Snowbird Season in mid January 2025
Direct Express Auto Transport, with over 20 years of experience in calculating car shipping prices to Jacksonville, FL, provides the following mid January 2025 market pricing guide to help you make the best decision on when to ship your car.
In mid January 2025, car shipping prices to Jacksonville, FL have stayed elevated in the New England, Eastern Seaboard, Midwest and Southeastern states. Snowbird season continues into mid January.
In most of the other regions, basically west of Florida, auto transport costs remain relatively stable to Jacksonville, FL. Those regions barely participate in Snowbird vehicle shipments to Florida.
Scroll down to see car shipping prices in your region to Jacksonville, FL during the mid January 2025 snowbird season. We include the average temperatures in mid January for each starting city. Use the Direct Express Auto Transport car shipping costs calculator for a precise quote for your vehicle shipment order.
Car Shipping Rates To Jacksonville, FL From New England Cities in mid January 2025
The New England states account for approximately 12%, or 541 vehicles out of 4,500 of all Snowbird auto transport shipments to Florida in mid January 2025. The number of vehicles available to ship has fallen 36% since ten days ago, but the car shipping prices are down only 10%.
Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Jacksonville, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:
Car Shipping Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.
Chestnut Hill, MA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,080 miles.
- Car Shipping Quote: $756
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S from Chestnut Hill through Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, then continue on I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 34°F, lows around 17°F.
Worcester, MA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,100 miles.
- Auto Transport Quote: $770
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-90 W from Worcester to I-84 W; continue on I-84 W through Massachusetts and Connecticut to I-81 S; follow I-81 S through Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia to I-77 S; continue on I-77 S through North Carolina to I-26 E; follow I-26 E through South Carolina to I-95 S; continue on I-95 S through Georgia and into Florida, then follow I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 34°F, lows around 17°F.
Portland, ME to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,200 miles.
- Car Transport Price: $840
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S from Portland through Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, then continue on I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 31°F, lows around 13°F.
West Hartford, CT to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,050 miles.
- Vehicle Shipping Rate: $735
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-84 W from West Hartford through Connecticut to I-81 S; continue on I-81 S through Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia to I-77 S; follow I-77 S through North Carolina to I-26 E; continue on I-26 E through South Carolina to I-95 S; follow I-95 S through Georgia and into Florida, then continue on I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 37°F, lows around 19°F.
Fall River, MA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,100 miles.
- Auto Shipping Quote: $770
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-195 W from Fall River to I-95 S; continue on I-95 S through Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, then follow I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 34°F, lows around 17°F.
Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Jacksonville, FL for a minimum of three days, and more likely four or five days.
Auto Transport Quotes To Jacksonville, FL From Eastern Seaboard Cities in mid January 2025
The Eastern Seaboard states account for roughly 21%, or 2,100 vehicles out of ten thousand, of all Snowbird vehicle transport shipments to Florida in mid January 2025. As a result of the high demand for vehicle shipping service, the corresponding costs also jump.
Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Jacksonville, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:
Car shipping prices are based on a regular-size sedan.
Manhattan, NY to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 932 miles.
- Car Shipping Quote: $718
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S from Manhattan through New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, then continue on I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 28°F.
Medford, NY to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 950 miles.
- Auto Transport Quote: $732
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-495 W from Medford to I-95 S; continue on I-95 S through New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, then follow I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 28°F.
Philadelphia, PA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 860 miles.
- Car Transport Price: $662
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S from Philadelphia through Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, then continue on I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 41°F, lows around 26°F.
Atlantic City, NJ to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 860 miles.
- Vehicle Shipping Rate: $662
- Best Trucking Route: Take Atlantic City Expressway W to I-95 S; continue on I-95 S through New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, then follow I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 42°F, lows around 24°F.
Buffalo, NY to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,000 miles.
- Auto Shipping Quote: $770
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-90 E from Buffalo to I-81 S; continue on I-81 S through Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia to I-77 S; follow I-77 S through North Carolina to I-26 E; continue on I-26 E through South Carolina to I-95 S; follow I-95 S through Georgia and into Florida, then continue on I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 32°F, lows around 19°F.
Glen Burnie, MD to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 750 miles.
- Car Transport Rate: $578
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S from Glen Burnie through Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, then continue on I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 42°F, lows around 24°F.
Arlington, VA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 700 miles.
- Vehicle Shipping Price: $539
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S from Arlington through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, then continue on I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 44°F, lows around 28°F.
Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Jacksonville, FL for a minimum of two days, and more likely three or four days.
Car Transport Rates To Jacksonville, FL From Carolina Cities in mid January 2025
The Carolina states and Virginia are still busy with auto transport shipments to Florida in mid January 2025. The number of cars available to ship has fallen since ten days ago and the car shipping prices are down about 20% too.
Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Jacksonville, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:
Car Shipping Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.
Norfolk, VA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 613 miles.
- Car Shipping Quote: $681
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S from Norfolk through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, then continue on I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 35°F.
Charlotte, NC to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 380 miles.
- Auto Transport Quote: $422
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-77 S from Charlotte to I-26 E; continue on I-26 E through South Carolina to I-95 S; follow I-95 S through Georgia and into Florida, then continue on I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 51°F, lows around 31°F.
High Point, NC to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 450 miles.
- Car Transport Price: $500
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-85 S from High Point to I-77 S; continue on I-77 S through North Carolina to I-26 E; follow I-26 E through South Carolina to I-95 S; continue on I-95 S through Georgia and into Florida, then follow I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 49°F, lows around 29°F.
Columbia, SC to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 270 miles.
- Vehicle Shipping Rate: $300
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-26 E from Columbia to I-95 S; continue on I-95 S through South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, then follow I-95 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 57°F, lows around 37°F.
Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Jacksonville, FL for a minimum of two days, and more likely three or four days.
Vehicle Shipping Quotes To Jacksonville, FL From Midwest Cities in mid January 2025
The Midwest states account for approximately 22%, or 980 vehicles out of 4,500 of all Snowbird auto transport shipments to Florida in mid January 2025. The number of cars available to ship has fallen 20% since ten days ago, and the car shipping prices are down about 12%.
Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Jacksonville, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:
Car Shipping Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.
Milwaukee, WI to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,159 miles.
- Car Shipping Quote: $881
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-94 E from Milwaukee to I-65 S; continue on I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee to I-24 E; follow I-24 E to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 30°F, lows around 18°F.
Glenview, IL to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,100 miles.
- Auto Transport Quote: $836
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-294 S from Glenview to I-65 S; continue on I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee to I-24 E; follow I-24 E to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 31°F, lows around 17°F.
Grand Rapids, MI to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,050 miles.
- Car Transport Price: $798
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-196 E from Grand Rapids to I-69 S; continue on I-69 S through Indiana to I-65 S; follow I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee to I-24 E; continue on I-24 E to I-75 S; follow I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 31°F, lows around 18°F.
Montgomery, OH to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 750 miles.
- Vehicle Shipping Rate: $570
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-71 S from Montgomery to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 22°F.
Noblesville, IN to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 850 miles.
- Auto Shipping Quote: $646
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-69 S from Noblesville to I-465 E; continue on I-465 E to I-65 S; follow I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee to I-24 E; continue on I-24 E to I-75 S; follow I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 36°F, lows around 20°F.
Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Jacksonville, FL for a minimum of three days, and more likely four or five days.
Auto Shipping Rates To Jacksonville, FL From Central Plains Cities in mid January 2025
The Central Plains are on the outer edge of the Midwest, and with a much lower population, auto transport shipments to Jacksonville, FL are negligible. There has been very little change in the past ten days.
Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Jacksonville, Florida with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:
Car Shipping Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.
Kearney, NE to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,477 miles.
- Car Shipping Quote: $1,108
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-80 E from Kearney through Nebraska and Iowa to I-74 E; continue on I-74 E through Illinois to I-75 S; follow I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 20°F.
Kansas City, KS to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,150 miles.
- Auto Transport Quote: $863
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-70 E from Kansas City through Missouri to I-64 E; continue on I-64 E through Illinois and Indiana to I-75 S; follow I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 39°F, lows around 20°F.
Norman, OK to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,100 miles.
- Car Transport Price: $825
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-35 S from Norman through Oklahoma and Texas to I-20 E; continue on I-20 E through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia to I-95 S; follow I-95 S into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 28°F.
Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Jacksonville, FL for a minimum of four days, and more likely five or six days.
Vehicle Transport Quotes To Jacksonville, FL From Big Sky & Dakota Cities in mid January 2025
The Big Sky state, Montana, and Dakotas, are so spread out that it sometimes takes car transport services a while to put together full loads to Jacksonville, FL. Auto transport shipments to Jacksonville, FL are a drop in the bucket. There has been very little change in the past ten days.
Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Jacksonville, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:
Car Shipping Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.
Missoula, MT to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,514 miles.
- Car Shipping Quote: $1,760
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-90 E from Missoula through Montana, South Dakota, and Minnesota to I-94 E; continue on I-94 E through Wisconsin to I-90 E; follow I-90 E through Illinois to I-65 S; continue on I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee to I-24 E; follow I-24 E to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 32°F, lows around 17°F.
Butte, MT to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,373 miles.
- Auto Transport Quote: $1,661
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-90 E from Butte through Montana, South Dakota, and Minnesota to I-94 E; continue on I-94 E through Wisconsin to I-90 E; follow I-90 E through Illinois to I-65 S; continue on I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee to I-24 E; follow I-24 E to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 31°F, lows around 15°F.
Fargo, ND to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,700 miles.
- Car Transport Price: $1,190
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-94 E from Fargo through Minnesota to I-90 E; continue on I-90 E through Wisconsin to I-39 S; follow I-39 S through Illinois to I-74 E; continue on I-74 E to I-75 S; follow I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 19°F, lows around 1°F.
Rapid City, SD to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,800 miles.
- Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,260
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-90 E from Rapid City through South Dakota and Minnesota to I-94 E; continue on I-94 E through Wisconsin to I-90 E; follow I-90 E through Illinois to I-65 S; continue on I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee to I-24 E; follow I-24 E to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 37°F, lows around 17°F.
Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Jacksonville, FL for a minimum of six days, and more likely seven or eight days.
Car Shipping Quotes To Jacksonville, FL From Pacific NW Cities in mid January 2025
Fortunately, the Pacific Northwest has three major cities, Seattle, Portland, and Boise, that make it somewhat easier to amalgamate a full load to Jacksonville, FL. Even still, it may take time for a car shipping service to do that. Auto transport shipments to Jacksonville, FL are very little. There has been almost no change in car shipping prices in the past ten days.
Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Jacksonville, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:
Car Shipping Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.
Kirkland, WA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,900 miles.
- Car Shipping Quote: $1,769
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-90 E from Kirkland through Washington, Idaho, and Montana to I-94 E; continue on I-94 E through North Dakota and Minnesota to I-90 E; follow I-90 E through Wisconsin to I-39 S; continue on I-39 S through Illinois to I-74 E; follow I-74 E to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 46°F, lows around 38°F.
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Portland, OR to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,800 miles.
- Auto Transport Quote: $1,708
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-84 E from Portland through Oregon and Idaho to I-80 E; continue on I-80 E through Wyoming and Nebraska to I-29 S; follow I-29 S through Missouri to I-70 E; continue on I-70 E to I-64 E; follow I-64 E through Illinois and Indiana to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 48°F, lows around 37°F.
Corvallis, OR to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,850 miles.
- Car Transport Price: $1,739
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-5 S from Corvallis through Oregon to I-80 E; continue on I-80 E through Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming to I-29 S; follow I-29 S through Missouri to I-70 E; continue on I-70 E to I-64 E; follow I-64 E through Illinois and Indiana to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 45°F, lows around 34°F.
Coeur d’Alene, ID to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,600 miles.
- Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,586
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-90 E from Coeur d’Alene through Idaho and Montana to I-94 E; continue on I-94 E through North Dakota and Minnesota to I-90 E; follow I-90 E through Wisconsin to I-39 S; continue on I-39 S through Illinois to I-74 E; follow I-74 E to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 31°F, lows around 25°F.
Pocatello, ID to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,300 miles.
- Auto Shipping Quote: $1,403
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-15 S from Pocatello through Idaho and Utah to I-70 E; continue on I-70 E through Colorado and Kansas to I-64 E; follow I-64 E through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 30°F, lows around 18°F.
Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Jacksonville, FL for a minimum of seven days, and more likely eight to ten days.
Auto Transport Rates To Jacksonville, FL From Rocky Mountain Cities in mid January 2025
The Rocky Mountain states are difficult for auto transport services to Jacksonville, FL because of the rugged terrain and huge land area. Vehicle shipping from Denver, Colorado is the safest bet to secure a carrier for the long haul to Jacksonville. Auto transport shipments to Jacksonville, FL are small by comparison. There has been almost no change in car shipping prices in the past ten days.
Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Jacksonville, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:
Car Shipping Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.
Pueblo, CO to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,779 miles.
- Car Shipping Quote: $1,014
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-25 N from Pueblo to I-70 E; continue on I-70 E through Kansas and Missouri to I-64 E; follow I-64 E through Illinois and Indiana to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 43°F, lows around 15°F.
Boulder, CO to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,768 miles.
- Auto Transport Quote: $1,008
- Best Trucking Route: Take US-36 E from Boulder to I-70 E; continue on I-70 E through Kansas and Missouri to I-64 E; follow I-64 E through Illinois and Indiana to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 45°F, lows around 20°F.
Sandy, UT to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,200 miles.
- Car Transport Price: $1,254
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-15 S from Sandy to I-70 E; continue on I-70 E through Colorado and Kansas to I-64 E; follow I-64 E through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 38°F, lows around 24°F.
Park City, UT to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,200 miles.
- Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,254
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-80 E from Park City to I-76 E; continue on I-76 E through Nebraska to I-70 E; follow I-70 E through Kansas and Missouri to I-64 E; continue on I-64 E through Illinois and Indiana to I-75 S; follow I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 34°F, lows around 13°F.
Cheyenne, WY to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,800 miles.
- Auto Shipping Quote: $1,026
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-25 S from Cheyenne to I-70 E; continue on I-70 E through Kansas and Missouri to I-64 E; follow I-64 E through Illinois and Indiana to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 20°F.
Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Jacksonville, FL for a minimum of four days, and more likely five or six days.
Car Transport Quotes To Jacksonville, FL From Southwest Cities in mid January 2025
The Southwest states make it easier for car transport services to move cars to Jacksonville, FL because the weather is less of an issue in the Southwest region. Auto transport shipments to Jacksonville, FL are not much, especially compared to California. There has been almost no change in car shipping prices in the past ten days.
Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Jacksonville, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:
Car Shipping Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.
Surprise, AZ to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,072 miles.
- Car Shipping Quote: $1,098
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E from Surprise through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 54°F, lows around 43°F.
Goodyear, AZ to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,066 miles.
- Auto Transport Quote: $1,095
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E from Goodyear through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 54°F, lows around 43°F.
Las Vegas, NV to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,200 miles.
- Car Transport Price: $1,166
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-15 S from Las Vegas to I-40 E; continue on I-40 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Arkansas to I-20 E; follow I-20 E through Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-95 N to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 61°F, lows around 43°F.
Las Cruces, NM to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,600 miles.
- Vehicle Shipping Rate: $848
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E from Las Cruces through New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 52°F, lows around 34°F.
Your car is likely to be on a car transport carrier for a minimum of five days, and probably six or seven days.
Vehicle Shipping Rates To Jacksonville, FL From California Cities in mid January 2025
California accounts for roughly 6%, or 259 vehicles out of 4,500 of all Snowbird auto transport shipments to Florida in mid January 2025. But the change in car shipping costs has been next to nothing.
Our hearts are with the people of Los Angeles during the still ongoing fires in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Malibu, and more.
Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Jacksonville, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:
Car Shipping Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.
Los Angeles, CA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,400 miles.
- Car Shipping Quote: $1,200
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E from Los Angeles through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 49°F.
Anaheim, CA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,400 miles.
- Auto Transport Quote: $1,200
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E from Anaheim through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 49°F.
Daly City, CA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,500 miles.
- Car Transport Price: $1,250
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-80 E from Daly City through California and Nevada to I-15 S; continue on I-15 S through Utah to I-70 E; follow I-70 E through Colorado and Kansas to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 57°F, lows around 45°F.
Irvine, CA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,400 miles.
- Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,200
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E from Irvine through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 49°F.
La Mesa, CA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,300 miles.
- Auto Shipping Quote: $1,150
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-8 E from La Mesa to I-10 E; continue on I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 66°F, lows around 48°F.
Ontario, CA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,400 miles.
- Car Transport Rate: $1,200
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E from Ontario through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 49°F.
Palm Desert, CA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,300 miles.
- Vehicle Shipping Price: $1,150
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E from Palm Desert through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 70°F, lows around 50°F.
Palo Alto, CA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,500 miles.
- Auto Shipping Cost: $1,250
- Best Trucking Route: Take US-101 S from Palo Alto to I-5 S; continue on I-5 S through California to I-10 E; follow I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 57°F, lows around 45°F.
Riverside, CA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,400 miles.
- Car Shipping Quote: $1,200
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E from Riverside through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 49°F.
Long Beach, CA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,400 miles.
- Auto Transport Quote: $1,200
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E from Long Beach through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 49°F.
Santa Clara, CA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,500 miles.
- Car Transport Price: $1,250
- Best Trucking Route: Take US-101 S from Santa Clara to I-5 S; continue on I-5 S through California to I-10 E; follow I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 57°F, lows around 45°F.
Santa Clarita, CA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 2,400 miles.
- Vehicle Transport Quote: $1,200
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-5 S from Santa Clarita to I-10 E; continue on I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 66°F, lows around 48°F.
Your vehicle is likely to be on a car shipping carrier for a minimum of six days, and probably seven to nine days.
Auto Shipping Quotes To Jacksonville, FL From Texas Cities in mid January 2025
Eastern Texas, in what is called the Lone Star State, is heavily populated and bristling with large metropolitan areas, and many mid-size and smaller towns too. Texas accounts for roughly 4%, or 188 vehicles out of 4,500 of all Snowbird auto transport shipments to Florida in mid January 2025. The change in car shipping prices has been minimal.
Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Jacksonville, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:
Car Shipping Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.
Houston, TX to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 870 miles.
- Car Shipping Quote: $507
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E from Houston through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 60°F, lows around 40°F.
Lubbock, TX to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,337 miles.
- Auto Transport Quote: $776
- Best Trucking Route: Take US-84 E from Lubbock to I-20 E; continue on I-20 E through Texas to I-10 E; follow I-10 E through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 30°F.
Killeen, TX to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,070 miles.
- Car Transport Price: $621
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-35 S from Killeen to San Antonio; continue on I-10 E through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 55°F, lows around 35°F.
Round Rock, TX to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,036 miles.
- Vehicle Shipping Rate: $601
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-35 S from Round Rock to San Antonio; continue on I-10 E through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 55°F, lows around 35°F.
Sugar Land, TX to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 890 miles.
- Auto Shipping Quote: $516
- Best Trucking Route: Take US-59 S from Sugar Land to I-10 E; continue on I-10 E through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 60°F, lows around 40°F.
North Richland Hills, TX to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 1,050 miles.
- Car Transport Rate: $609
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-20 E from North Richland Hills to I-10 E; continue on I-10 E through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 30°F.
Galveston, TX to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 895 miles.
- Vehicle Transport Quote: $519
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-45 N from Galveston to Houston; continue on I-10 E through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, continuing on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 60°F, lows around 40°F.
Your car is likely to be on a vehicle shipping carrier for a minimum of three days, and probably four or five days to Jacksonville, FL.
Vehicle Transport Rates To Jacksonville, FL From Southern Cities in mid January 2025
Most of the Southern states are relatively close to Jacksonville, FL which makes it far easier for an auto transport service. The Southern states account for roughly 6%, or 288 vehicles out of 4,500 of all Snowbird auto transport shipments to Florida in mid January 2025. The change in car shipping prices has gone down about 10% in the past ten days.
Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Jacksonville, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:
Car Shipping Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.
Atlanta, GA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 346 miles.
- Car Shipping Quote: $374
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-75 S from Atlanta through Georgia into Florida, then continue on I-75 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 60°F, lows around 40°F.
Warner Robins, GA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 258 miles.
- Auto Transport Quote: $280
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-75 S from Warner Robins through Georgia into Florida, then continue on I-75 S to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 55°F, lows around 35°F.
Nashville, TN to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 595 miles.
- Car Transport Price: $642
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-24 E from Nashville to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Tennessee and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 45°F, lows around 30°F.
Memphis, TN to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 666 miles.
- Vehicle Shipping Rate: $720
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-40 E from Memphis to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Tennessee and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 25°F.
Birmingham, AL to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 491 miles.
- Auto Shipping Quote: $530
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-65 S from Birmingham to Montgomery, then take I-85 S to I-185 S; continue on I-185 S to I-75 S, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 30°F.
Metairie, LA to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 550 miles.
- Car Shipping Cost: $594
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E from Metairie through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Florida, then continue on I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 60°F, lows around 40°F.
Lexington, KY to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 716 miles.
- Auto Transport Cost: $773
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-75 S from Lexington through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 35°F, lows around 20°F.
Little Rock, AR to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 804 miles.
- Vehicle Transport Quote: $868
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-40 E from Little Rock to I-30 E; continue on I-30 E to I-20 E, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 25°F.
Jackson, MS to Jacksonville, FL
- Driving Distance: Approximately 590 miles.
- Auto Shipping Cost: $638
- Best Trucking Route: Take I-20 E from Jackson to I-75 S; continue on I-75 S through Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia into Florida, then take I-10 E to Jacksonville.
- Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 30°F.
Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Jacksonville, FL for a minimum of two days, and more likely three or four days.
Car Shipping Quotes To Jacksonville, FL From Upper Midwest Cities in mid January 2025
In the Upper Midwest states, there are fortunately some big cities to make it easier for car shipping services. It shouldn’t take too long to amalgamate full loads to Jacksonville, FL Auto transport shipments to Jacksonville, FL are small by comparison. Car shipping prices in the past ten days have gone down roughly 12%.
Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Jacksonville, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:
Car Shipping Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.
Minneapolis, MN to Jacksonville, FL
- Car Shipping Cost: $924
- Driving Distance: 1,200 miles
Saint Cloud, MN to Jacksonville, FL
- Car Shipping Cost: $886
- Driving Distance: 1,150 miles
Iowa City, IA to Jacksonville, FL
- Car Shipping Cost: $732
- Driving Distance: 950 miles
O’Fallon, MO to Jacksonville, FL
- Car Shipping Cost: $662
- Driving Distance: 860 miles
Kansas City, MO to Jacksonville, FL
- Car Shipping Cost: $654
- Driving Distance: 850 miles
Best Trucking Routes:
- Minneapolis, MN: Take I-94 E to I-90 E; continue on I-90 E to I-75 S, which will lead directly into Jacksonville.
- Saint Cloud, MN: Take I-94 E to I-90 E; continue on I-90 E and merge with I-75 S, leading directly to Jacksonville.
- Iowa City, IA: Take I-80 E to I-75 S, continue all the way to Jacksonville.
- O’Fallon, MO: Take I-64 E to I-57 S, and merge onto I-10 E toward Jacksonville.
- Kansas City, MO: Take I-70 E to I-64 E, then take I-75 S toward Jacksonville.
Average Fahrenheit Temperatures in Mid-January:
- Minneapolis, MN: Highs around 20°F, lows around 5°F.
- Saint Cloud, MN: Highs around 18°F, lows around -2°F.
- Iowa City, IA: Highs around 27°F, lows around 10°F.
- O’Fallon, MO: Highs around 35°F, lows around 20°F.
- Kansas City, MO: Highs around 38°F, lows around 22°F.
Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Jacksonville, FL for a minimum of four days, and more likely five or six days.
Bottom Line: Snowbird Car Shipping Prices To Jacksonville, FL
It is a good thing that 58% Snowbird car shipping prices to Jacksonville, FL are priced sufficiently well enough to ship a car within 7 days. Those vehicles at the top of the carrier fee pool are likely to get super fast, expedited auto transport service to anywhere in Florida. Unfortunately, 42% of Snowbird customers are priced too cheap and will likely wait longer than necessary.
An auto transport service will likely ship your car promptly and securely for the right carrier fee. We provide three options, which depend on the size, route, timeframe, and season.
As a consumer, it is important to understand the services involved in vehicle shipping from your region of the country to Jacksonville, FL.
The Original Car Shipping Prices Calculator To Jacksonville, Florida For Snowbirds
Direct Express Auto Transport originated the instant car shipping costs calculator in 2004. It is still the best, most sophisticated, reliable tool available online. We offer three options that we call tiers of car shipping quote estimates to Jacksonville, Florida.
The Standard rate is the cheapest car shipping quote. Use the Standard rate if you can be patient.
The Expedited rate, or tier as we call them, is the most recommended and best auto transport quote. We have countless satisfied Expedited rate customers because the vehicle shipping process tends to go quicker.
The Rush rate is our highest level of car transport quotes and service, and many customers are glad they went with that method too. If in a hurry, go Rush rate.
Here are just some of the major Florida destination hubs during the auto transport snowbird season that we service:
Miami
Fort Lauderdale
Boca Raton
Melbourne
Orlando
Jacksonville
Tampa
Sarasota
Fort Myers
Naples
Car Transport Cost: FAQ
Over 90% of our orders ship inside of one week. That could be anywhere from 1 to 7 days. Most of the U.S. population lives in a major metropolitan area and is shipping to another well populated area, and that makes a big difference. Cars usually ship in a very regular manner, almost half within just a few days.
If either your origination or destination locations are away from population centers, in other words, in a remote area, then you might consider meeting a driver in a nearby big city or town to increase your chances of shipping timely. Or adding money to the carrier fee may entice a carrier. Remember, anyone you choose can serve as your point of contact, which takes the stress out of shipping your vehicle.
Clean out your vehicle of all loose items as much as possible. Leave nothing of value in the vehicle. It’s very rare that any items are stolen during transport, but we recommend extra caution to prevent loss.
Keep extra items as previously discussed to a minimum and place in the trunk or out of sight. Have only about a quarter tank of gasoline. Give the auto transport carrier a set of keys and advise them of any special instructions for your vehicle, like difficulty starting, steering, braking, etc.
Driver Consideration: Being a truck driver can be a thankless job. They work long hours and are away from their families for weeks at a time. Please be friendly and considerate to our drivers, and they will treat you in the same manner.
The first factor used to calculate car shipping cost is the transport distance. Next are the length, height and weight of the vehicle, followed by running condition and type of trailer (Open or Enclosed). Finally, seasonal fluctuations may impact the overall cost.
Maneuvering non-operational vehicles on and off a car transport trailer is a big challenge. Car shipping companies much prefer operational (running) vehicles because it gives them an easier option to reposition their entire load. Non-running vehicles take considerably more time to get on and off the trailer. So the car shipping quote must reflect the higher cost. Many auto transporters don’t have a winch and cannot accommodate non-running vehicles. That is one reason it takes longer on average to ship non-operational vehicles. Fewer do it. If at all possible, fixing your vehicle before trying to ship it will save on the non-running car transport cost, and make the process go faster.
Delivering is final step in the process, and also the simplest part. Once your vehicle has been assigned and picked up, not too much can go wrong. Once the vehicle is picked up, you can estimate that it will take roughly 1 day of transit time for every 500 miles distance. Delivery Time Estimate Guide 100-500 miles takes 1 or 2 days 500-1000 miles takes 2 or 3 days 1000-1500 miles takes 3 or 4 days 1500-2000 miles takes 4 or 5 days 2000-2500 miles takes 5 or 6 days 2500-3000 miles takes 6 or 7 days Depending on the distance, weather conditions and population centers it could be a few days or weeks until a vehicle reaches its destination. The carriers usually estimate about 10 days on coast to coast trips, but they frequently arrive earlier.
Yes and no. The strict interpretation is no, you can’t ship items inside your vehicle. The reality is that almost all carriers look the other way on items that weigh less than 100 pounds, roughly the equivalent of 2 suitcases. We recommend placing any additional items in the trunk and out of sight. The U.S. Transportation Law states that a carrier can be fined $10,000 for hauling household items in the vehicle, but it’s rarely enforced. However, the drivers do estimate the weight of each vehicle that they carry and don’t want problems at weight scales. So they must keep the personal items to a minimum. Some drivers will accept a tip ($50-$250) for hauling extra stuff, but some won’t. Rule of thumb, don’t take advantage.
