Florida to Connecticut Car Shipping

Where you load in Florida decides most of the price. Our estimated range for Florida to Connecticut is $810 to $1,260, covering about 972 to 1,398 miles, and the figure you get will depend on your vehicle, your dates and open versus enclosed transport.

Examples from our route pages:

• Jacksonville to Stamford (972 miles): $674–$962
• Gainesville to Hartford (1,114 miles): $756–$1,081
• Orlando to Waterbury (1,166 miles): $792–$1,131
• Miami to Waterbury (1,376 miles): $905–$1,293

North Florida is the cheap end because it is closest to the Northeast. South Florida cities such as Miami, Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale are the longest hauls. Any Connecticut destination is an easy one for the driver, since the whole state lies along or near I-95, I-91 and I-84. SUVs, pickups and vans cost more than a sedan, and a car that does not run adds a fee, so mention the vehicle details when you request a quote and the figure will not change later.

Most deliveries take 2–4 days on the road. The shortest runs, such as Jacksonville to Stamford, are listed at 2–3 days, and South Florida to inland Connecticut sits at the long end. Pickup in Florida comes first and usually takes 1–3 business days to schedule.

Tips for the return trip:

• Book three or four weeks before your drive date in April and May, when northbound trucks fill up.
• Leave a flexible window. Carriers fill their trucks from several Florida cities, so a loose date speeds up matching.
• Expect an extra day if late-season snow or icy bridges affect the Connecticut end in March or early April.
• Delivery address. Dense towns along the Connecticut shoreline can mean a short walk or meeting point for the truck, which adds a little time to the handoff.

Trucks leaving Florida head north on I-95 or I-75, depending on the starting city. Jacksonville and the East Coast ride I-95 through Georgia and the Carolinas. Cars from Orlando, Tampa and Gainesville often use the Turnpike or I-75 to reach I-95 farther north. The run continues through Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey, then over the New York area into Connecticut.

Once in Connecticut, I-95 serves Stamford, Bridgeport and New Haven on the coast, while I-91 and I-84 lead inland to Hartford and Waterbury.

The busy period is spring. Snowbirds bring cars home from late March through May, so northbound prices and wait times rise. Summer and early fall are often smoother. Hurricane season (June to November) can affect pickup on the Florida side.

A typical Florida to Connecticut shipment goes on an open carrier. If the car is a convertible, classic or exotic, enclosed transport keeps it out of rain and road grime on the long drive up the East Coast. It costs more, and trucks are less frequent on this route, so allow extra lead time.