Tennessee to Florida Car Shipping

How far is Tennessee from Florida? Between about 386 and 1,054 miles, depending on the cities, which is why our estimated range is wide: $510 to $900. The vehicle, dates and open versus enclosed transport shape your own figure.

Examples from our route pages:

• Chattanooga to Tampa (574 miles): $454–$649
• Nashville to Jacksonville (594 miles): $470–$671
• Memphis to Tampa (846 miles): $604–$863
• Memphis to Miami (1,053 miles): $722–$1,032

From Tennessee, the biggest price driver is the Florida destination. North Florida cities such as Jacksonville and Gainesville are the cheapest, Orlando and Tampa fall in the middle, and Miami, Fort Lauderdale and the southeast coast are the long end. East Tennessee pickups in Knoxville and Chattanooga are usually closer to the main southbound highway than West Tennessee ones.

Expect 2–3 days in transit for most Tennessee to Florida routes. Shorter ones, such as Nashville to Orlando, Knoxville to Tampa or Chattanooga to Tampa, are listed at 1–2 days. Book ahead, since pickup takes 1–3 business days to arrange.

Points that affect the schedule:

• Pickup city. Knoxville and Chattanooga drivers are already on the main southbound corridor, while Memphis and Clarksville loads start farther west and add driving.
• Florida drop-off. The farther south on the peninsula, the longer the final leg.
• Winter. Fog or ice on mountain roads in East Tennessee can delay departure by a day.
• Time of year. Fall brings more cars heading south, so a flexible date helps.

Drivers leaving Tennessee generally head for Georgia first. From Knoxville and Chattanooga they take I-75 south through Atlanta, then continue through Macon and Valdosta and cross into Florida. From Nashville, I-24 leads southeast to Chattanooga, and Memphis loads often route through Alabama or Mississippi toward the Gulf or Atlanta before turning south.

After the state line, I-75 continues to Gainesville, Ocala and the Tampa Bay area, while Orlando is reached by I-75 and the Turnpike. Jacksonville bound cars may split away near Lake City onto I-10 east or use I-95. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are the last stretch down the Turnpike or I-95.

Fall has the most southbound demand, with people moving to Florida before winter. Hurricane season (June to November) is the main thing to watch on the Florida end, since storm warnings can change drop-off plans.

For most Tennessee to Florida shipments, an open carrier is the right choice and the lowest priced. enclosed transport makes sense for a classic, an exotic or a car that is low to the ground. Fewer enclosed trucks serve Tennessee, so ask for a quote earlier than you would for open transport.