Pennsylvania to Florida Car Shipping: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Beyond

When the first cold snap hits Pennsylvania, a lot of residents start thinking about Florida. Whether you're a snowbird heading south for the season or moving for good, shipping your car door-to-door means you can fly down and skip the long drive.

Route overview

• Distance: roughly 900 to 1,300 miles, depending on where you start in Pennsylvania and where you're going in Florida
• Typical transit: about 3 to 6 days after pickup
• Service: door-to-door, open or enclosed

From the Philadelphia area, carriers typically run south on I-95. From Western Pennsylvania, routes usually head south through the Appalachians before joining the main Florida corridors.

Pickup across PA

• Philadelphia and the suburbs: Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties are frequent pickups on this lane
• Pittsburgh and Western PA: a common origin for Pittsburgh to Florida car transport, especially in late fall
• Lehigh Valley: Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton sit close to major interstates
• Harrisburg, Lancaster and central PA: regular pickups, often combined with I-81 and I-83 traffic
• Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and the Poconos: fine for pickup, just allow a slightly wider window

Rural pickups are no problem. If a large carrier can't reach your street, the driver may meet you at a nearby accessible spot.

Transit expectations

Once your car is on the truck, most Philadelphia to Florida car shipping runs about 3 to 5 days. Western PA and deliveries to South Florida can add a day or so.

Snowbird season fills southbound trucks quickly from about October through January, especially before Thanksgiving and the December holidays. To keep things smooth:

• Book 2 to 3 weeks ahead if you can
• Give a pickup window of a few days instead of one exact date
• Ask about expedited service if your dates are fixed

For the full seasonal picture, read our snowbird car shipping guide.

Open vs. enclosed

Most Pennsylvania to Florida shipments use open transport. It's the most economical option and the most widely available on Florida lanes.

Choose enclosed if you're shipping a classic, an exotic, a low-clearance car, or a car you want protected from winter road salt and grime on the way out of the Northeast. Compare open vs. enclosed transport.

Either way, we assign an FMCSA-verified carrier, verify their insurance before pickup, and your car's condition is recorded on the Bill of Lading at pickup and delivery.