1,345 miles · 4 to 6 day transit
Car Shipping
Boston to
Tampa
Auto Transport Pros connects you with licensed, insured partners for Boston to Tampa car shipping: about 1,345 miles on I-95 South, 4 to 6 days in transit, with a published range of $850 to $1,200 for a sedan on an open carrier.
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Seasonal tip
Snowbird traffic runs south in late fall and back north in spring, so this southbound route is busiest from October through December. One to two weeks of notice is usually enough at other times of year; in peak snowbird weeks, three weeks leaves more room to find a truck for your dates.
Route overview
Boston to Tampa is about 1,345 miles, heading southwest on I-95 South. The published transit of 4 to 6 days after pickup works out to roughly 220 to 340 miles a day, slower than driving it yourself because the truck stops for other vehicles and federal rules cap the driver at 11 hours behind the wheel per shift.
The published range for a standard sedan on an open carrier is $850 to $1,200, about 63 cents to 89 cents a mile.
Someone aged 18 or over needs to be at each end to hand over or receive the keys and sign the inspection report. If you cannot be there yourself, name a friend, relative or colleague when you book.
Open transport suits most vehicles on a route this long. Enclosed trailers cost more and earn it for classic, luxury and low-clearance cars, which would otherwise ride 4 to 6 days exposed to weather and road grit.
Distance
~1,345 miles via I-95 South
Transit
4 to 6 days after pickup
Typical rate
$850 to $1,200 for a sedan on an open carrier*
Every partner is licensed and insured. Before the Boston pickup, ask for the carrier's MC or USDOT number to check on FMCSA SAFER and for its cargo insurance certificate; the Bill of Lading guide explains the inspection you sign at both ends, and the disclaimer sets out who is responsible for what.
Planning this corridor
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