South Carolina to Florida Car Shipping

Quotes for this lane are estimated at $410 to $650. The spread follows the miles: South Carolina to Florida routes run from about 239 to 643 miles, so a car going to the Tampa Bay area costs less to move than one going to the far southeast corner of the state. Vehicle size, pickup date and open or enclosed service also move the final number.

Sample routes from our city pages:

• North Charleston to St. Petersburg (460 miles): $399–$570
• Charleston to Port St. Lucie (473 miles): $411–$587
• Columbia to Tampa (487 miles): $423–$604
• Charleston to Miami (591 miles): $467–$668
• Columbia to Miami (641 miles): $476–$679

Larger vehicles such as SUVs and pickups cost more than a sedan, and a car that does not run carries an extra fee.

Expect 1–2 days in transit once your car is loaded. Pickup is a separate step and is usually arranged within 1–3 business days of booking. Because the whole lane is under 650 miles, a driver can often cover it without an overnight stop, though loading several cars along the way can stretch the schedule.

• Coastal Lowcountry pickups in Charleston and North Charleston are close to the I-95 corridor, which helps scheduling.
• Inland pickups in Columbia add a short leg before the truck reaches the interstate.
• Deliveries to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and the Keys direction add the most driving at the end of the trip.

Flexible pickup dates make it easier for us to match your car to a truck that is already heading south.

Most trucks leave South Carolina on I-95, which crosses the eastern part of the state and carries traffic through Georgia into northeast Florida at Jacksonville. Cars from Columbia usually use I-26 to join I-95, and Charleston loads also reach I-95 via I-26. In Florida, I-95 continues down the east coast toward Port St. Lucie, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, while Florida’s Turnpike is a common alternative for the southern leg. For Tampa, St. Petersburg and the Gulf side, carriers cross the state, often using I-4 or I-75.

Timing matters on this corridor. Snowbird traffic fills southbound trucks in autumn, and the Atlantic hurricane season from June to November can disrupt schedules when a storm threatens the Carolina or Florida coast. Booking early in October and November helps if you are moving a winter vehicle south.

Open trucks carry most cars between South Carolina and Florida and are the most affordable choice. If the car is a classic, an exotic or a vehicle you want shielded from coastal rain and road debris, ask about enclosed transport. Standard sedans and SUVs normally go on an open carrier.