As we continue to track the Snowbirds mid January 2025 auto transport prices to Fort Lauderdale, 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.

Fort Lauderdale in particular, is a popular destination for car transport companies in the winter. So are the surrounding communities such as Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Davie, Sunrise, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, and more.

Key Takeaways: 

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

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

Scroll down to see auto transport prices in your region to Fort Lauderdale, 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 auto transport prices are down only 10%.

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

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

Lynn, MA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,480 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $1,036
• Best Trucking Route: From Lynn, take I-95 S through Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and continue along the East Coast through the Carolinas, Georgia, and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 37°F, lows around 24°F.

Portland, ME to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,580 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,106
• Best Trucking Route: From Portland, take I-95 S through Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and continue along the East Coast through the Carolinas, Georgia, and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 29°F, lows around 14°F.

Nashua, NH to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,470 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,029
• Best Trucking Route: From Nashua, take US-3 S to I-495 S, then merge onto I-90 W (Massachusetts Turnpike) to connect with I-84 W. Continue on I-84 W to I-81 S, then merge onto I-77 S through Virginia and North Carolina. In South Carolina, connect to I-95 S, continuing south through Georgia and into Florida to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 33.8°F, lows around 14.2°F.

Warwick, RI to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,400 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $980
• Best Trucking Route: From Warwick, take I-95 S through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and continue along the East Coast through the Carolinas, Georgia, and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 31°F, lows around 17°F.

Stamford, CT to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,280 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Price: $896
• Best Trucking Route: From Stamford, take I-95 S through Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and continue along the East Coast through the Carolinas, Georgia, and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 33°F, lows around 23°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Fort Lauderdale, 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 auto transport prices are down as well about the same.

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

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

New York City, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,259 miles.
• Auto Shipping Cost: $970
• Best Trucking Route: From New York City, take I-95 S through New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 28°F.

Schenectady, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,350 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,040
• Best Trucking Route: From Schenectady, take I-90 W to connect with I-88 S, then merge onto I-81 S through Pennsylvania. In Maryland, connect to I-83 S toward Baltimore, then merge onto I-695 W to connect with I-95 S, continuing south through Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and into Florida to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 31°F, lows around 14°F.

Manheim, PA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,150 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $886
• Best Trucking Route: From Manheim, take I-76 E to connect with I-95 S through Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 38°F, lows around 22°F.

Jersey City, NJ to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,260 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $970
• Best Trucking Route: From Jersey City, take I-95 S through New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 40°F, lows around 28°F.

Buffalo, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,300 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Price: $1,001
• Best Trucking Route: From Buffalo, take I-90 E to connect with I-390 S, then merge onto I-86 E to connect with I-81 S through Pennsylvania. In Maryland, connect to I-83 S toward Baltimore, then merge onto I-695 W to connect with I-95 S, continuing south through Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and into Florida to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 32°F, lows around 19°F.

Baltimore, MD to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,070 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $824
• Best Trucking Route: From Baltimore, take I-95 S through Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 43°F, lows around 27°F.

Alexandria, VA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,050 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $809
• Best Trucking Route: From Alexandria, take I-95 S through Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and into Florida, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• 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 Fort Lauderdale, 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 auto transport prices are down about 20% too.

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

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

Roanoke, VA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 800 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $888
• Best Trucking Route: From Roanoke, take I-581 S to connect with I-81 S. Merge onto I-77 S through Virginia and North Carolina. In Columbia, SC, connect to I-26 E toward Charleston, then merge onto I-95 S, continuing south through Georgia and into Florida to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 46°F, lows around 29°F.

Charlotte, NC to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 700 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $777
• Best Trucking Route: From Charlotte, take I-77 S through South Carolina. In Columbia, connect to I-26 E toward Charleston, then merge onto I-95 S, continuing south through Georgia and into Florida to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 52°F, lows around 32°F.

Wilmington, NC to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 650 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $722
• Best Trucking Route: From Wilmington, take I-40 W to connect with I-95 S. Continue south through South Carolina, Georgia, and into Florida to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 56°F, lows around 35°F.
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Columbia, SC to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 600 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $666
• Best Trucking Route: From Columbia, take I-26 E toward Charleston, then merge onto I-95 S, continuing south through Georgia and into Florida to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 57°F, lows around 36°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Fort Lauderdale, 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 auto transport prices are down about 12%.

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

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

Milwaukee, WI to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,454 miles.
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• Auto Shipping Cost: $1,105
• Best Trucking Route: From Milwaukee, take I-94 E to I-65 S through Indiana and Kentucky. Continue on I-65 S to I-24 E in Tennessee, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 30°F, lows around 18°F.

Aurora, IL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,350 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,026
• Best Trucking Route: From Aurora, take I-88 E to I-57 S through Illinois. Merge onto I-24 E in Kentucky, then connect to I-75 S through Tennessee and Georgia, continuing into Florida to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 21°F, lows around 18°F.

Detroit, MI to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,300 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $988
• Best Trucking Route: From Detroit, take I-75 S through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia, continuing into Florida to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 24°F, lows around 15°F.

Columbus, OH to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,150 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $874
• Best Trucking Route: From Columbus, take I-71 S to connect with I-75 S in Cincinnati. Continue south through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia, entering Florida and proceeding to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 22°F, lows around 9°F.

Indianapolis, IN to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,200 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Price: $912
• Best Trucking Route: From Indianapolis, take I-65 S through Kentucky to connect with I-24 E in Tennessee. Merge onto I-75 S through Georgia, continuing into Florida to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 21°F, lows around 16°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL are negligible. There has been very little change in the past ten days.

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

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

Omaha, NE to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,550 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,163
• Best Trucking Route: From Omaha, take I-29 S through Missouri to Kansas City, then merge onto I-70 E through Missouri. In St. Louis, connect to I-64 E, then merge onto I-57 S through Illinois. Continue on I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 33°F, lows around 14°F.
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Wichita, KS to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,500 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $1,125
• Best Trucking Route: From Wichita, take I-35 S through Oklahoma City, then merge onto I-40 E through Arkansas. In Memphis, connect to I-55 S through Mississippi, then merge onto I-20 E through Alabama. In Atlanta, connect to I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 44°F, lows around 22°F.

Oklahoma City, OK to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,450 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,088
• Best Trucking Route: From Oklahoma City, take I-35 S through Texas to Dallas, then merge onto I-20 E through Louisiana and Mississippi. In Birmingham, connect to I-65 S through Alabama, then merge onto I-85 S through Georgia. In Atlanta, connect to I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 29°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL. Auto transport shipments to Fort Lauderdale, 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 auto transport prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

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

Missoula, MT to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,807 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $1,965
• 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. From there, take I-70 E to connect with I-64 E, then merge onto I-57 S through Illinois. Continue on I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 32°F, lows around 20°F.

Billings, MT to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,471 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,730
• Best Trucking Route: From Billings, 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. From there, take I-70 E to connect with I-64 E, then merge onto I-57 S through Illinois. Continue on I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 43°F, lows around 33°F.

Fargo, ND to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,900 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,330
• Best Trucking Route: From Fargo, take I-94 E through Minnesota to Minneapolis, then merge onto I-35 S through Iowa. In Kansas City, MO, connect to I-70 E, then merge onto I-64 E, and continue on I-57 S through Illinois. Proceed on I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, heading south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 35°F, lows around 24°F.

Rapid City, SD to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,000 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $1,400
• Best Trucking Route: From Rapid City, take I-90 E through South Dakota. Merge onto I-29 S in Sioux Falls, SD, and continue through Iowa to Kansas City, MO. From there, take I-70 E to connect with I-64 E, then merge onto I-57 S through Illinois. Continue on I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 51°F, lows around 30°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL. Even still, it may take time for a car shipping service to do that. Auto transport shipments to Fort Lauderdale, FL are very little. There has been almost no change in auto transport prices in the past ten days.

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

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

Seattle, WA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 3,276 miles.
• Auto Shipping Cost: $1,998
• Best Trucking Route: From Seattle, take I-90 E through Washington and Idaho. Merge onto I-82 E toward Oregon, then connect to I-84 E through Idaho. Continue on I-80 E through Wyoming and Nebraska. In Omaha, merge onto I-29 S through Missouri to Kansas City. From there, take I-70 E to connect with I-64 E, then merge onto I-57 S through Illinois. Proceed on I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, heading south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 45°F, lows around 36°F.

Portland, OR to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 3,100 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,891
• Best Trucking Route: From Portland, take I-84 E through Oregon and Idaho. Merge onto I-80 E through Wyoming and Nebraska. In Omaha, merge onto I-29 S through Missouri to Kansas City. From there, take I-70 E to connect with I-64 E, then merge onto I-57 S through Illinois. Proceed on I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, heading south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 49°F, lows around 32°F.

Meridian, ID to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,800 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,708
• Best Trucking Route: From Meridian, take I-84 E through Idaho. Merge onto I-80 E through Wyoming and Nebraska. In Omaha, merge onto I-29 S through Missouri to Kansas City. From there, take I-70 E to connect with I-64 E, then merge onto I-57 S through Illinois. Proceed on I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, heading south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 46°F, lows around 23°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale. Auto transport shipments to Fort Lauderdale, FL are small by comparison. There has been almost no change in auto transport prices in the past ten days.

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

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

Littleton, CO to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,050 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,169
• Best Trucking Route: From Littleton, take I-25 S through Colorado into New Mexico. Merge onto I-40 E through Texas and Oklahoma. In Oklahoma City, connect to I-44 E through Missouri to St. Louis. From there, take I-64 E, then merge onto I-57 S through Illinois. Continue on I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 45°F, lows around 24°F.

Colorado Springs, CO to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,050 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $1,169
• Best Trucking Route: From Colorado Springs, take I-25 S through Colorado into New Mexico. Merge onto I-40 E through Texas and Oklahoma. In Oklahoma City, connect to I-44 E through Missouri to St. Louis. From there, take I-64 E, then merge onto I-57 S through Illinois. Continue on I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 43°F, lows around 17°F.

Salt Lake City, UT to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,500 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,425
• Best Trucking Route: From Salt Lake City, take I-80 E through Wyoming. In Cheyenne, merge onto I-25 S through Colorado to Denver. From there, take I-70 E through Kansas to Kansas City, MO. Connect to I-64 E, then merge onto I-57 S through Illinois. Continue on I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 38°F, lows around 22°F.

Casper, WY to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,300 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $1,311
• Best Trucking Route: From Casper, take I-25 S through Wyoming into Colorado to Denver. From there, take I-70 E through Kansas to Kansas City, MO. Connect to I-64 E, then merge onto I-57 S through Illinois. Continue on I-24 E through Kentucky and Tennessee, then merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 34°F, lows around 14°F.

Your car is likely to be on a vehicle transport trailer to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL because the weather is less of an issue in the Southwest region. Auto transport shipments to Fort Lauderdale, FL are not much, especially compared to California. There has been almost no change in auto transport prices in the past ten days.

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

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

Tucson, AZ to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,223 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $1,178
• Best Trucking Route: From Tucson, take I-10 E through New Mexico and Texas. Continue on I-10 E through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 65°F, lows around 45°F.
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Casa Grande, AZ to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,200 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,166
• Best Trucking Route: From Casa Grande, take I-10 E through New Mexico and Texas. Continue on I-10 E through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 66°F, lows around 39°F.

Las Vegas, NV to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,500 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,325
• Best Trucking Route: From Las Vegas, take I-15 S through Nevada and California. Merge onto I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Continue on I-10 E through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 58°F, lows around 39°F.

Albuquerque, NM to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,900 miles.
• Auto Shipping Cost: $1,007
• Best Trucking Route: From Albuquerque, take I-40 E through New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. In Oklahoma City, merge onto I-35 S through Texas to Dallas. From there, take I-20 E through Louisiana and Mississippi. In Alabama, merge onto I-65 S, then connect to I-85 S through Georgia. In Atlanta, merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 47°F, lows around 26°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 auto transport prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

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

San Diego, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,629 miles.
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• Auto Shipping Quote: $1,315
• Best Trucking Route: From San Diego, take I-8 E to connect with I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 64°F, lows around 52°F.
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Antioch, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,900 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,450
• Best Trucking Route: From Antioch, take CA-4 E to connect with I-5 S. Merge onto I-580 E toward I-205 E, then connect to I-5 S. Continue on I-5 S to merge onto I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 55°F, lows around 40°F.

San Jose, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,900 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,450
• Best Trucking Route: From San Jose, take US-101 S to connect with CA-152 E. Merge onto I-5 S, then connect to I-210 E toward I-10 E. Continue on I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 60°F, lows around 42°F.

Brentwood, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,900 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $1,450
• Best Trucking Route: From Brentwood, take CA-4 E to connect with I-5 S. Merge onto I-580 E toward I-205 E, then connect to I-5 S. Continue on I-5 S to merge onto I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 55°F, lows around 40°F.

Chino, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,600 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $1,300
• Best Trucking Route: From Chino, take CA-60 E to connect with I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 42°F.

Chula Vista, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,630 miles.
• Auto Shipping Cost: $1,315
• Best Trucking Route: From Chula Vista, take I-805 N to connect with I-8 E. Merge onto I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 65°F, lows around 48°F.

Fontana, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,600 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Cost: $1,300
• Best Trucking Route: From Fontana, take I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 67°F, lows around 42°F.

Fremont, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,900 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,450
• Best Trucking Route: From Fremont, take I-680 S to connect with US-101 S. Merge onto CA-152 E, then connect to I-5 S. Continue on I-5 S to merge onto I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 58°F, lows around 42°F.

Modesto, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,800 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $1,400
• Best Trucking Route: From Modesto, take CA-99 S to connect with CA-58 E. Merge onto I-40 E through Arizona and New Mexico. In Albuquerque, connect to I-25 S, then merge onto I-10 E through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.

Montebello, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,580 miles.
• Car Transport Price: $1,290
• Best Trucking Route: From Montebello, take I-710 S to connect with I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 68°F, lows around 44°F.

Temecula, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,620 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Cost: $1,310
• Best Trucking Route: From Temecula, take I-15 S to connect with I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 65°F, lows around 40°F.

Watsonville, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 2,900 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $1,450
• Best Trucking Route: From Watsonville, take CA-1 S to connect with CA-152 E. Merge onto I-5 S and connect to I-210 E, then merge onto I-10 E through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 61°F, lows around 42°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 auto transport prices has been minimal.

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

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

Houston, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,164 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $675
• Best Trucking Route: From Houston, take I-10 E through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 64°F, lows around 47°F.

Fort Worth, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,300 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $754
• Best Trucking Route: From Fort Worth, take I-20 E through Louisiana and Mississippi. In Alabama, merge onto I-65 S, then connect to I-85 S through Georgia. In Atlanta, merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 56°F, lows around 34°F.

Grand Prairie, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,300 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $754
• Best Trucking Route: From Grand Prairie, take I-20 E through Louisiana and Mississippi. In Alabama, merge onto I-65 S, then connect to I-85 S through Georgia. In Atlanta, merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 56°F, lows around 34°F.

Abilene, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,350 miles.
• Auto Shipping Cost: $783
• Best Trucking Route: From Abilene, take I-20 E through Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. In Alabama, merge onto I-65 S, then connect to I-85 S through Georgia. In Atlanta, merge onto I-75 S through Georgia and into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 57°F, lows around 32°F.

College Station, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,150 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Cost: $667
• Best Trucking Route: From College Station, take TX-6 S to merge onto I-10 E through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 61°F, lows around 40°F.

Baytown, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,160 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $673
• Best Trucking Route: From Baytown, take I-10 E through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 63°F, lows around 44°F.

Conroe, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,180 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $684
• Best Trucking Route: From Conroe, take I-45 S to merge onto I-10 E through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 61°F, lows around 40°F.

Galveston, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,180 miles.
• Car Transport Rate: $684
• Best Trucking Route: From Galveston, take I-45 N to merge onto I-10 E through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 61°F, lows around 50°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 Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Most of the Southern states are relatively close to Fort Lauderdale, 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 auto transport prices has gone down about 10% in the past ten days.

Here are the mid January 2025 market auto transport prices and best trucking routes from each starting city to Fort Lauderdale, FL with average mid January temperatures in each starting city: 

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

Atlanta, GA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 640 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $692
• Best Trucking Route: From Atlanta, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 54°F, lows around 33°F.
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Columbus, GA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 550 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $594
• Best Trucking Route: From Columbus, take US-431 S to connect with I-10 E in Florida. Merge onto I-75 S, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 58°F, lows around 36°F.

Memphis, TN to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,000 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,080
• Best Trucking Route: From Memphis, take I-55 S through Mississippi to connect with I-20 E in Louisiana. Merge onto I-75 S in Georgia, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 32°F.

Chattanooga, TN to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 700 miles.
• Auto Shipping Cost: $756
• Best Trucking Route: From Chattanooga, take I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 31°F.

Birmingham, AL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 730 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Cost: $788
• Best Trucking Route: From Birmingham, take I-65 S to connect with I-85 S in Montgomery. Merge onto I-75 S in Georgia, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 54°F, lows around 34°F.

Metairie, LA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 850 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $918
• Best Trucking Route: From Metairie, take I-10 E through Mississippi and Alabama. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 62°F, lows around 45°F.

Lexington, KY to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 900 miles.
• Auto Transport Cost: $972
• Best Trucking Route: From Lexington, take I-75 S through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia into Florida, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 41°F, lows around 24°F.

Little Rock, AR to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 950 miles.
• Car Transport Rate: $1,026
• Best Trucking Route: From Little Rock, take I-530 S to connect with US-65 S. Merge onto I-20 E in Louisiana, then connect to I-75 S in Georgia, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 50°F, lows around 31°F.

Jackson, MS to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 800 miles.
• Auto Shipping Cost: $864
• Best Trucking Route: From Jackson, take I-55 S to connect with I-10 E in Louisiana. In Florida, merge onto I-75 S, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• 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 Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL. Auto transport shipments to Fort Lauderdale, FL are small by comparison. Auto transport prices in the past ten days have gone down roughly 12%.

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

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

Minneapolis, MN to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,770 miles.
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• Auto Shipping Cost: $1,363
• Best Trucking Route: From Minneapolis, take I-35 S through Iowa to Kansas City, then I-70 E to St. Louis. Continue on I-64 E to Louisville, then I-65 S through Nashville to Birmingham. Merge onto I-20 E to Atlanta, then I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 24°F, lows around 10°F.
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Duluth, MN to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,800 miles.
• Car Shipping Quote: $1,386
• Best Trucking Route: From Duluth, take I-35 S to Minneapolis, then follow the same route as above to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 19°F, lows around 1°F.

Iowa City, IA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,400 miles.
• Vehicle Shipping Rate: $1,078
• Best Trucking Route: From Iowa City, take I-80 E to Indianapolis, then I-65 S through Louisville and Nashville to Birmingham. Merge onto I-20 E to Atlanta, then I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 31°F, lows around 14°F.

Florissant, MO to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,150 miles.
• Auto Shipping Quote: $886
• Best Trucking Route: From Florissant, take I-55 S through Memphis to Jackson, MS. Merge onto I-20 E to Atlanta, then I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, continuing south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 41°F, lows around 23°F.

Kansas City, MO to Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Driving Distance: Approximately 1,400 miles.
• Vehicle Transport Cost: $1,078
• Best Trucking Route: From Kansas City, take I-70 E to St. Louis, then I-64 E to Louisville. Merge onto I-65 S through Nashville to Birmingham, then I-20 E to Atlanta. Continue on I-75 S through Georgia into Florida, proceeding south to Fort Lauderdale.
• Average Temperature in Mid-January: Highs around 39°F, lows around 20°F.

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

It is a good thing that 58% Snowbird auto transport prices to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, 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