As we continue to track the Snowbirds mid January 2025 car shipping costs to Miami, 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:

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.

Miami in particular, is a popular destination for car transport companies in the winter. So are the surrounding communities such as Homestead, Key Biscayne, Kendall, Coconut Grove, Hialeah, Doral, Pembroke Pines, Miami Beach, and more.

Key Takeaways: 

• Car shipping costs to Miami, FL stay elevated through mid January
• The western states do not participate nearly as much in the winter season during auto transport migration to Miami, 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 Miami, FL ship first
• The car shipping quotes calculator greatly reduces the price on the reverse direction backhauls from Miami, FL during snowbird seasonal fluctuations

Direct Express Auto Transport, with over 20 years of experience in calculating car shipping costs to Miami, 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 costs to Miami, 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 Miami, FL. Those regions barely participate in Snowbird vehicle shipments to Florida.

Scroll down to see car shipping costs in your region to Miami, 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.

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 costs are down only 10%.

Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping costs and best trucking routes from each starting city to Miami, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Car Shipping Costs are based on a regular-size sedan.

Boston, MA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,500 miles.
• Car Shipping Cost: $1,050
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-90 W to I-84 W, then I-81 S through Pennsylvania. Merge onto I-77 S through Virginia and North Carolina, then I-95 S through South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 37°F, lows around 24°F.

Dover, NH to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,550 miles.
• Auto Transport Quote: $1,085
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S through New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 34°F, lows around 16°F.

Springfield, MA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,450 miles.
  • Car Transport Price: $1,015
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-91 S to merge onto I-95 S in Connecticut. Continue on I-95 S through New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 34°F, lows around 16°F.

Greenwich, CT to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,300 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $910
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S through Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 38°F, lows around 21°F.

Fall River, RI to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,500 miles.
• Auto Shipping Cost: $1,050
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-195 W to I-95 S in Providence. Continue on I-95 S through Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 37°F, lows around 20°F.

Augusta, ME to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,650 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Cost: $1,155
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S through Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 30°F, lows around 10°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Miami, FL for a minimum of three days, and more likely four or five days.

The Eastern Seaboard states account for approximately 22%, or 985 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 10% since ten days ago, and the car shipping costs are down as well about the same.

Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping costs and best trucking routes from each starting city to Miami, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:

Car Shipping Costs are based on a regular-size sedan.

Brooklyn, NY to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,280 miles.
• Car Shipping Cost: $986
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S through New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 28°F.

Hicksville, NY to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,290 miles.
• Auto Transport Quote: $993
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-495 W to I-278 W, then merge onto I-95 S. Continue through New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 28°F.

Montclair, NJ to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,270 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $978
• Best Trucking Route: Take Garden State Parkway S to I-95 S. Continue through New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 24°F.

Pittsburgh, PA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,200 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $924
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-79 S to I-77 S through West Virginia and Virginia. Merge onto I-95 S in South Carolina, continuing through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 37°F, lows around 22°F.

Kensington, PA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,250 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $963
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S through Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 26°F.

Frederick, MD to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,100 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $847
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-270 S to I-495 S, then merge onto I-95 S. Continue through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 41°F, lows around 24°F.

Wilmington, DE to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,200 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Cost: $924
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S through Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 41°F, lows around 26°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Miami, FL for a minimum of two days, and more likely three or four days.

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 costs are down about 20% too.

Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping costs and best trucking routes from each starting city to Miami, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Car Shipping Costs are based on a regular-size sedan.

Raleigh, NC to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 797 miles.
• Car Shipping Cost: $885
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S through South Carolina and Georgia into Florida, continuing south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 51°F, lows around 31°F.

Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 729 miles.
• Auto Transport Quote: $810
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-77 S through South Carolina, then merge onto I-95 S in Georgia, continuing south through Florida to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 52°F, lows around 32°F.

Cary, NC to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 800 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $888
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S through South Carolina and Georgia into Florida, continuing south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 51°F, lows around 31°F.

Charleston, SC to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 526 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $584
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-95 S through Georgia into Florida, continuing south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 59°F, lows around 40°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Miami, FL for a minimum of two days, and more likely three or four days.

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 costs are down about 12%.

Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping costs and best trucking routes from each starting city to Miami, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Car Shipping Costs are based on a regular-size sedan.

Oshkosh, WI to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,559 miles.
• Car Shipping Cost: $1,185
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-41 S to I-94 E, then I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Continue on I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 25°F, lows around 10°F.

Menomonee Falls, WI to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,489 miles.
• Auto Transport Quote: $1,132
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-41 S to I-94 E, then I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Continue on I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 30°F, lows around 15°F.

Naperville, IL to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,380 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $1,049
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-55 S to I-57 S, then I-24 E through Kentucky. Merge onto I-75 S in Tennessee, continuing through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 31°F, lows around 16°F.

Waukegan, IL to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,400 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,064
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-94 E to I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Continue on I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 30°F, lows around 15°F.

Pontiac, MI to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,350 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $1,026
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-75 S through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, continuing south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 32°F, lows around 18°F.

Youngstown, OH to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,200 miles.
• Car Transport Rate: $912
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-77 S through West Virginia and Virginia. Merge onto I-95 S in South Carolina, continuing through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 34°F, lows around 19°F.

Hammond, IN to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,350 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Cost: $1,026
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Continue on I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 32°F, lows around 18°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Miami, FL for a minimum of three days, and more likely four or five days.

The Central Plains are on the outer edge of the Midwest, and with a much lower population, auto transport shipments to Miami, FL are negligible. There has been very little change in the past ten days.

Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping costs and best trucking routes from each starting city to Miami, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Car Shipping Costs are based on a regular-size sedan.

Grand Island, NE to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,753 miles.
• Car Shipping Cost: $1,315
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-80 E through Nebraska and Iowa, then I-74 E through Illinois and Indiana. Merge onto I-75 S in Ohio, continuing through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 37°F, lows around 15°F.

Manhattan, KS to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,581 miles.
• Auto Transport Quote: $1,186
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-70 E through Kansas and Missouri, then I-64 E through Illinois. Merge onto I-57 S, then I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee. Continue on I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 20°F.

Tulsa, OK to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,350 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $1,013
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-44 E through Missouri, then I-55 S through Arkansas and Tennessee. Merge onto I-20 E in Mississippi, then I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 47°F, lows around 27°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Miami, FL for a minimum of four days, and more likely five or six days.

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 Miami, FL. Auto transport shipments to Miami, 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 costs and best trucking routes from each starting city to Miami, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Car Shipping Costs are based on a regular-size sedan.

Great Falls, MT to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,709 miles.
• Car Shipping Cost: $1,896
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-15 S through Montana and Idaho, then I-80 E through Wyoming and Nebraska. Merge onto I-29 S in Iowa, continuing through Missouri. Transition to I-70 E through Illinois, then I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Finally, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 25°F, lows around 10°F.

Billings, MT to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,490 miles.
• Auto Transport Quote: $1,743
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-90 E through Montana, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Merge onto I-94 E through Wisconsin and Illinois. Transition to I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Finally, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 20°F, lows around 0°F.

Bismarck, ND to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,100 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $1,470
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-94 E through North Dakota and Minnesota. Merge onto I-90 E through Wisconsin. Transition to I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Finally, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 15°F, lows around -5°F.

Sioux Falls, SD to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,700 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,190
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-29 S through Iowa and Missouri. Merge onto I-70 E through Illinois. Transition to I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Finally, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 20°F, lows around 0°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Miami, FL for a minimum of six days, and more likely seven or eight days.

Fortunately, the Pacific Northwest has three major cities, Seattle, Portland, and Boise, that make it somewhat easier to amalgamate a full load to Miami, FL. Even still, it may take time for a car shipping service to do that. Auto transport shipments to Miami, FL are very little. There has been almost no change in car shipping costs in the past ten days.

Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping costs and best trucking routes from each starting city to Miami, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Car Shipping Costs are based on a regular-size sedan.

Seattle, WA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 3,298 miles.
• Car Shipping Cost: $2,011
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-90 E through Washington, Idaho, and Montana; then I-94 E through North Dakota and Minnesota; merge onto I-90 E through Wisconsin; transition to I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee; finally, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 47°F, lows around 36°F.

Beaverton, OR to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 3,307 miles.
• Auto Transport Quote: $2,017
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-84 E through Oregon and Idaho; then I-80 E through Wyoming and Nebraska; merge onto I-29 S in Iowa, continuing through Missouri; transition to I-70 E through Illinois; then I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee; finally, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 36°F.

Springfield, OR to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 3,300 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $2,013
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-5 S through Oregon to I-80 E in California; continue on I-80 E through Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming; merge onto I-29 S in Iowa, continuing through Missouri; transition to I-70 E through Illinois; then I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee; finally, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 36°F.

Boise, ID to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,900 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,769
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-84 E through Idaho and Utah; then I-80 E through Wyoming and Nebraska; merge onto I-29 S in Iowa, continuing through Missouri; transition to I-70 E through Illinois; then I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee; finally, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 38°F, lows around 24°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Miami, FL for a minimum of seven days, and more likely eight to ten days.

The Rocky Mountain states are difficult for auto transport services to Miami, 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 Miami. Auto transport shipments to Miami, FL are small by comparison. There has been almost no change in car shipping costs in the past ten days.

Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping costs and best trucking routes from each starting city to Miami, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Car Shipping Costs are based on a regular-size sedan.

Greeley, CO to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,106 miles.
• Car Shipping Cost: $1,201
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-76 E to I-70 E through Colorado and Kansas. Merge onto I-64 E through Missouri and Illinois. Transition to I-57 S, then I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee. Finally, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 44°F, lows around 19°F.

Longmont, CO to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,087 miles.
• Auto Transport Quote: $1,189
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-25 S to I-70 E through Colorado and Kansas. Merge onto I-64 E through Missouri and Illinois. Transition to I-57 S, then I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee. Finally, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 44°F, lows around 19°F.

Salt Lake City, UT to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,534 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $1,445
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-80 E through Wyoming and Nebraska. Merge onto I-29 S in Iowa, continuing through Missouri. Transition to I-70 E through Illinois. Then, take I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Finally, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 37°F, lows around 22°F.

Laramie, WY to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,150 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,226
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-80 E through Wyoming and Nebraska. Merge onto I-29 S in Iowa, continuing through Missouri. Transition to I-70 E through Illinois. Then, take I-65 S through Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Finally, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 35°F, lows around 14°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Miami, FL for a minimum of four days, and more likely five or six days.

The Southwest states make it easier for car transport services to move cars to Miami, FL because the weather is less of an issue in the Southwest region. Auto transport shipments to Miami, FL are not much, especially compared to California. There has been almost no change in car shipping costs in the past ten days.

Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping costs and best trucking routes from each starting city to Miami, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Car Shipping Costs are based on a regular-size sedan.

Tempe, AZ to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,360 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,251
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding east to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 64°F, lows around 47°F.

Buckeye, AZ to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,360 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $1,251
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding east to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 64°F, lows around 47°F.

Las Vegas, NV to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,500 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Price: $1,325
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-15 S through Nevada to I-10 E in California; continue on I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding east to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 58°F, lows around 39°F.

Rio Rancho, NM to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,000 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $1,060
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-40 E through New Mexico and Texas; merge onto I-20 E in Texas, continuing through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia; then take I-75 S into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 24°F.

Your car is likely to be on a car transport carrier for a minimum of five days, and probably six or seven days.

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 costs and best trucking routes from each starting city to Miami, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Car Shipping Costs are based on a regular-size sedan.

San Francisco, CA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 3,111 miles.
  
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,556
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-80 E through California and Nevada; then I-15 S through Utah; merge onto I-70 E through Colorado and Kansas; transition to I-75 S through Missouri, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 57°F, lows around 46°F.
  

Baldwin Park, CA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,700 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $1,350
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding east to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 45°F.

Chico, CA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 3,000 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $1,500
• Best Trucking Route: Take CA-99 S to I-5 S through California; merge onto I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding east to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 55°F, lows around 37°F.

Compton, CA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,700 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,350
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding east to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 45°F.

Merced, CA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,900 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $1,450
• Best Trucking Route: Take CA-99 S to I-5 S through California; merge onto I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding east to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 55°F, lows around 37°F.

Mission Viejo, CA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,700 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Cost: $1,350
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding east to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 45°F.

Pleasanton, CA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 3,100 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,550
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-580 E to I-5 S through California; merge onto I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding east to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 57°F, lows around 46°F.

Pomona, CA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,700 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $1,350
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding east to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 45°F.

Redondo Beach, CA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,700 miles.
• Car Transport Rate: $1,350
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding east to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 45°F.

Richmond, CA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 3,100 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Price: $1,550
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-580 E to I-5 S through California; merge onto I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding east to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 57°F, lows around 46°F.

Stockton, CA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 3,000 miles.
• Auto Shipping Cost: $1,500
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-5 S through California; merge onto I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

Torrance, CA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,700 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,350
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding east to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 45°F.

Your vehicle is likely to be on a car shipping carrier for a minimum of six days, and probably seven to nine days.

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 costs has been minimal.

Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping costs and best trucking routes from each starting city to Miami, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Car Shipping Costs are based on a regular-size sedan.

Dallas, TX to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,313 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $761
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-20 E through Texas, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 56°F, lows around 39°F.

Garland, TX to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,320 miles.
• Auto Transport Quote: $766
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-30 E to I-20 E through Texas, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 56°F, lows around 39°F.

Waco, TX to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,300 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $754
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-35 S to I-10 E through Texas, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 58°F, lows around 37°F.

Richardson, TX to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,320 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $766
• Best Trucking Route: Take US-75 S to I-20 E through Texas, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 56°F, lows around 39°F.

Edinburg, TX to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,500 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $870
• Best Trucking Route: Take US-281 N to I-37 N, then merge onto I-10 E through Texas, and finally onto I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 70°F, lows around 50°F.

Victoria, TX to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,350 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Cost: $783
• Best Trucking Route: Take US-59 N to I-10 E through Texas, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 65°F, lows around 45°F.

Georgetown, TX to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,350 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $783
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-35 S to I-10 E through Texas, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• 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 Miami, FL.

Most of the Southern states are relatively close to Miami, 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 costs has gone down about 10% in the past ten days.

Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping costs and best trucking routes from each starting city to Miami, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Car Shipping Costs are based on a regular-size sedan.

Atlanta, GA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 662 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $715
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 54°F, lows around 33°F.

Johns Creek, GA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 680 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $735
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-85 S to I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 30°F.

Nashville, TN to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 912 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $985
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-24 E to I-75 S through Tennessee and Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 47°F, lows around 28°F.

Knoxville, TN to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 800 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $864
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-75 S through Tennessee and Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 45°F, lows around 28°F.

Birmingham, AL to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 732 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $791
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-65 S to I-85 S through Alabama and Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 30°F.

New Orleans, LA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 862 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Cost: $931
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-10 E to I-75 S through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 62°F, lows around 44°F.

Louisville, KY to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,020 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,102
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-65 S to I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 43°F, lows around 26°F.

Fayetteville, AR to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,200 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $1,296
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-49 S to I-40 E through Arkansas and Tennessee; then I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 45°F, lows around 24°F.

Oxford, MS to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 900 miles.
• Car Transport Rate: $972
• Best Trucking Route: Take US-78 E to I-65 S through Mississippi and Alabama; then I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• 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 Miami, FL for a minimum of two days, and more likely three or four days.

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 Miami, FL. Auto transport shipments to Miami, FL are small by comparison. Car shipping costs in the past ten days have gone down roughly 12%.

Here are the mid January 2025 market car shipping costs and best trucking routes from each starting city to Miami, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Car Shipping Costs are based on a regular-size sedan.

St. Paul, MN to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,781 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,372
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-94 E to I-90 E through Minnesota and Wisconsin; then I-65 S through Indiana and Alabama; and finally I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 19°F, lows around -5°F.

Blaine, MN to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,801 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $1,387
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-35W S to I-35 S through Minnesota and Iowa; then I-70 E through Missouri; and finally I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 19°F, lows around -5°F.

Des Moines, IA to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,500 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $1,155
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-35 S through Iowa and Missouri; then I-70 E through Missouri; and finally I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 17°F, lows around 2°F.

St. Louis, MO to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,200 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $924
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-55 S through Missouri and Tennessee; then I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 17°F, lows around 2°F.

Joplin, MO to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,300 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $1,001
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-44 E through Missouri; then I-55 S through Tennessee; and finally I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 44°F, lows around 19°F.

Kansas City, MO to Miami, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,400 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Cost: $1,078
• Best Trucking Route: Take I-70 E through Missouri; then I-55 S through Tennessee; and finally I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Miami.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 24°F, lows around 15°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Miami, FL for a minimum of four days, and more likely five or six days.

It is a good thing that 58% Snowbird car shipping costs to Miami, 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 Miami, FL.

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 Miami, 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

As we continue to track the Snowbirds mid January 2025 vehicle transport prices to Melbourne, 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:

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.

Melbourne in particular, is a popular destination for car transport companies in the winter. So are the surrounding communities such as Cocoa Beach, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and more.

Key Takeaways: 

• Vehicle transport prices to Melbourne, FL stay elevated through mid January
• The western states do not participate nearly as much in the winter season during auto transport migration to Melbourne, 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 Melbourne, FL ship first
• The car shipping quotes calculator greatly reduces the price on the reverse direction backhauls from Melbourne, FL during snowbird seasonal fluctuations

Direct Express Auto Transport, with over 20 years of experience in calculating vehicle transport prices to Melbourne, 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, vehicle transport prices to Melbourne, 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 Melbourne, FL. Those regions barely participate in Snowbird vehicle shipments to Florida.

Scroll down to see vehicle transport prices in your region to Melbourne, 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.

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 vehicle transport prices are down only 10%.

Here are the mid January 2025 market vehicle transport prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Melbourne, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Vehicle Transport Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.

Brockton, MA to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,339 miles.
• Car Shipping Cost: $937
• Best Trucking Route: From Brockton, take I-95 S through Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 38°F, lows around 20°F.

Portland, ME to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,400 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $980
• Best Trucking Route: From Portland, take I-95 S through Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and follow the same route as above to Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 31°F, lows around 13°F.

Manchester, NH to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,350 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $945
• Best Trucking Route: From Manchester, take I-93 S to merge onto I-95 S in Massachusetts, then follow the same route as above to Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 32°F, lows around 14°F.

Hartford, CT to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,200 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $840
• Best Trucking Route: From Hartford, take I-91 S to merge onto I-95 S in New Haven, then follow the same route as above to Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 35°F, lows around 18°F.

Montpelier, VT to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,450 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $1,015
• Best Trucking Route: From Montpelier, take I-89 S to merge onto I-93 S in New Hampshire, then connect to I-95 S in Massachusetts, following the same route as above to Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 27°F, lows around 7°F.

Providence, RI to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,250 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Cost: $875
• Best Trucking Route: From Providence, take I-95 S through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and continue following the same route as above to Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 37°F, lows around 20°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Melbourne, FL for a minimum of three days, and more likely four or five days.

The Eastern Seaboard states account for approximately 22%, or 985 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 10% since ten days ago, and the vehicle transport prices are down as well about the same.

Here are the mid January 2025 market vehicle transport prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Melbourne, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city:

Vehicle Transport Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.

New York City, NY to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,107 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $852
• Best Trucking Route: From New York City, take I-95 S through New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 28°F.

New Rochelle, NY to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,100 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $847
• Best Trucking Route: From New Rochelle, take I-95 S and follow the same route as from New York City to Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 28°F.

Upper Darby, PA to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,050 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $809
• Best Trucking Route: From Upper Darby, take I-95 S through Delaware, Maryland, and follow the same route as above to Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 28°F.

Lakewood, NJ to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,080 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $832
• Best Trucking Route: From Lakewood, take I-95 S through New Jersey, Delaware, and follow the same route as above to Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 28°F.

Buffalo, NY to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,200 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $924
• Best Trucking Route: From Buffalo, take I-90 E to I-79 S through Pennsylvania, then merge onto I-77 S through West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina. Connect to I-95 S in South Carolina, continuing south to Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 32°F, lows around 19°F.

Columbia, MD to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 950 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $732
• Best Trucking Route: From Columbia, take I-95 S through Virginia, North Carolina, and follow the same route as above to Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 28°F.

Alexandria, VA to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 900 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Quote: $693
• Best Trucking Route: From Alexandria, take I-95 S through Virginia, North Carolina, and follow the same route as above to Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 28°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Melbourne, FL for a minimum of two days, and more likely three or four days.

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 vehicle transport prices are down about 20% too.

Here are the mid January 2025 market vehicle transport prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Melbourne, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Vehicle Transport Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.

Newport News, VA to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 750 miles.
• Car Shipping Cost: $833
• Best Trucking Route: From Newport News, take I-64 W to connect with I-95 S near Richmond, VA. Continue on I-95 S through North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida, then take exit 180 for US-192 toward West Melbourne/Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 49°F, lows around 33°F.

Charlotte, NC to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 600 miles.
• Auto Transport Quote: $666
• Best Trucking Route: From Charlotte, take I-77 S to Columbia, SC, then merge onto I-26 E toward Charleston. Take exit 169A to merge onto I-95 S toward Savannah, continuing through Georgia and into Florida. Take exit 180 for US-192 toward West Melbourne/Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 52°F, lows around 34°F.

Durham, NC to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 675 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $749
• Best Trucking Route: From Durham, take I-85 S to merge onto I-40 W toward Chapel Hill. Take exit 276 to merge onto NC-147 S toward Durham Freeway, then merge onto I-540 E. Take exit 1A to merge onto I-40 E toward Wilmington, then take exit 328A to merge onto I-95 S toward Benson/Fayetteville. Continue on I-95 S through South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida. Take exit 180 for US-192 toward West Melbourne/Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 30°F.

Summerville, SC to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 400 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $444
• Best Trucking Route: From Summerville, take I-26 E toward Charleston, then merge onto I-95 S via exit 169A toward Savannah. Continue on I-95 S through Georgia and into Florida. Take exit 180 for US-192 toward West Melbourne/Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 60°F, lows around 38°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Melbourne, FL for a minimum of two days, and more likely three or four days.

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 vehicle transport prices are down about 12%.

Here are the mid January 2025 market vehicle transport prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Melbourne, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Vehicle Transport Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.

Kenosha, WI to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,130 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $859
• Best Trucking Route: From Kenosha, take I-94 E to merge onto I-90 E toward Chicago. Continue on I-90 E/I-94 E, then take I-65 S through Indiana and into Kentucky. Merge onto I-24 E in Tennessee, then take I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida. Finally, take exit 176 for US-192 toward West Melbourne/Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 30°F, lows around 16°F.

Naperville, IL to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,200 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $912
• Best Trucking Route: From Naperville, take I-88 E to merge onto I-294 S toward Indiana. Continue on I-294 S to merge onto I-65 S through Indiana and into Kentucky. Merge onto I-24 E in Tennessee, then take I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida. Finally, take exit 176 for US-192 toward West Melbourne/Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 31°F, lows around 16°F.

Madison Heights, MI to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,150 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $874
• Best Trucking Route: From Madison Heights, take I-75 S through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida. Continue on I-75 S, then take exit 176 for US-192 toward West Melbourne/Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 32°F, lows around 19°F.

Toledo, OH to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,050 miles.
• Auto Shipping Cost: $798
• Best Trucking Route: From Toledo, take I-75 S through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida. Continue on I-75 S, then take exit 176 for US-192 toward West Melbourne/Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 33°F, lows around 19°F.

Evansville, IN to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 950 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $722
• Best Trucking Route: From Evansville, take I-69 S to merge onto I-64 E toward Louisville. Merge onto I-65 S through Kentucky and Tennessee. In Nashville, take I-24 E, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia into Florida. Finally, take exit 176 for US-192 toward West Melbourne/Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 43°F, lows around 25°F.

Dayton, OH to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 950 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $722
• Best Trucking Route: From Dayton, take I-75 S through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida. Continue on I-75 S, then take exit 176 for US-192 toward West Melbourne/Melbourne.
• 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 Melbourne, FL for a minimum of three days, and more likely four or five days.

The Central Plains are on the outer edge of the Midwest, and with a much lower population, auto transport shipments to Melbourne, FL are negligible. There has been very little change in the past ten days.

Here are the mid January 2025 market vehicle transport prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Melbourne, Florida with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Vehicle Transport Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.

Grand Island, NE to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,500 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,125
• Best Trucking Route: From Grand Island, take I-80 E through Nebraska and Iowa. Merge onto I-74 E in Illinois, then connect to I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and into Florida. Continue on I-75 S, then take exit 176 for US-192 toward West Melbourne/Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 36°F, lows around 14°F.

Olathe, KS to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,300 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $975
• Best Trucking Route: From Olathe, take I-35 S through Kansas and Oklahoma. Merge onto I-44 E in Oklahoma, then connect to I-55 S through Arkansas and Mississippi. In Louisiana, take I-10 E through Alabama and into Florida. Continue on I-10 E, then take I-75 S toward Tampa. Finally, take exit 176 for US-192 toward West Melbourne/Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 39°F, lows around 17°F.

Broken Arrow, OK to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,200 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $900
• Best Trucking Route: From Broken Arrow, take US-64 E to I-40 E through Arkansas. Merge onto I-55 S in Tennessee, then connect to I-22 E through Mississippi and Alabama. In Birmingham, take I-65 S to Montgomery, then merge onto I-85 S toward Georgia. In Georgia, take I-75 S into Florida. Continue on I-75 S, then take exit 176 for US-192 toward West Melbourne/Melbourne.
• 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 Melbourne, FL for a minimum of four days, and more likely five or six days.

The Big Sky state, Montana, and the Dakotas, are so spread out that it sometimes takes car transport services a while to put together full loads to Melbourne, FL. Auto transport shipments to Melbourne, 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 vehicle transport prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Melbourne, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

Vehicle Transport Prices are based on a regular-size sedan.

Missoula, MT to Melbourne, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,700 miles.
• Car Shipping Cost: $1,890
• Best Trucking Route: From Missoula, take I-90 E through Montana and South Dakota. Merge onto I-29 S in Sioux Falls, SD, and continue through Iowa to Kansas City, MO. Take I-70 E to St. Louis, merge onto I-64 E through Illinois, then I-57 S to I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee. In Chattanooga, merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida. Take exit 180 from I-95 S for US-192 toward Melbourne.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 33°F, lows around 19°F.

Billings, MT to Melbourne, FL