Ship It or Drive It? Getting Your Car to the Florida Keys
An honest look at the real cost of driving down US-1 versus putting your car on a truck.
What driving really costs
- Time: from the Northeast it is usually two to three days of driving.
- Fuel and tolls for 1,000+ miles.
- Hotels and meals along the way.
- Wear: miles, tires and an oil change sooner than planned.
- The last stretch: US-1 through the Keys is slow, single-lane in many places and subject to backups.
What shipping gets you
- Fly in and find your car at your door.
- No miles on the odometer from the trip.
- One less driver needed if you are moving two cars.
When driving makes sense
If you love road trips, have lots to pack, or live close by in South Florida, driving can be the right call. For long distances, especially for seasonal residents, shipping usually wins on time and stress.
Get real numbers
Prices vary by route, season, vehicle size and open vs. enclosed. The fastest way to compare is a free quote.
Paying for your transport
Every carrier accepts COD, but not every carrier takes billed payments, so paying on delivery lets us line up the best carrier for your route. Routes leaving the Keys may sometimes need a split payment; we will tell you up front if yours does.
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