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1,635 miles · 4 to 7 day transit

Car Shipping
Houston to New York City

Auto Transport Pros connects you with licensed, insured partners for Houston to New York City car shipping: about 1,635 miles on I-10, I-59, and I-95, 4 to 7 days in transit, with a published range of $950 to $1,300 for a sedan on an open carrier.

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Houston to New York City

Call (844) 257-5832

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Timing tip

Summer is the busiest season for long-distance vehicle moves because it lines up with household relocations. If your dates are flexible, September and early October usually bring easier scheduling before the snowbird season starts.

Route overview

Houston to New York City is about 1,635 miles, heading northeast on I-10, I-59, and I-95. The published transit of 4 to 7 days after pickup works out to roughly 230 to 410 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 $950 to $1,300, about 58 cents to 80 cents a mile. Loading, inspection and dispatch cost the same on any route, so on a run this long they are spread thin and the per-mile rate is among the lowest on the site.

If your street in Houston or New York City is too narrow, too steep or too tree-lined for a full-size carrier, the driver will arrange to meet at a nearby open lot instead.

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 7 days exposed to weather and road grit.

Distance

~1,635 miles via I-10, I-59, and I-95

Transit

4 to 7 days after pickup

Typical rate

$950 to $1,300 for a sedan on an open carrier*

Every partner is licensed and insured. Before the Houston 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.

FAQs

How long does car shipping from Houston to New York City take?
Published transit for this 1,635-mile route is 4 to 7 days after pickup. Pickup itself is booked as a window of a few days, and expedited service can shorten that wait when a truck is available for your dates.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Houston to New York City?
The published range is $950 to $1,300 for a standard sedan on an open carrier. SUVs, pickup trucks, vehicles that do not run and enclosed trailers all price above it.
Can I ship the car back from New York City to Houston?
Yes, by phone: New York City to Houston is not a published route. Where both directions of a route are published the ranges match, so this page’s figures are a fair starting point.

*Published range, not a quote.

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Ship Houston to New York City

Have both ZIP codes and the vehicle details ready and we can price it on the call.

Call (844) 257-5832