Florida to New York Car Driving Service
We assign one professional, insured driver to drive your car from Florida back to New York, door to door, while you fly home. From West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Tampa and Orlando, the drive to New York City is 1,074 to 1,247 miles, or about 16 hr 17 min to 19 hr behind the wheel. Our driver fee is typically $800 to $1,200, the same range as our New York to Florida service. Fuel and tolls are extra: they are added up during the trip and totaled at the end. Most deliveries take 1 or 2 days. Your quote confirms the pickup and delivery dates.
Florida to New York: distance, drive time and highways
| From | To | Miles | Driving time | Main route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach, FL | New York City | 1,213 | 18 hr 10 min | I-95 N |
| Fort Myers, FL | New York City | 1,247 | 19 hr | I-95 N |
| Tampa, FL | New York City | 1,127 | 17 hr 2 min | I-95 N |
| Orlando, FL | New York City | 1,074 | 16 hr 17 min | I-95 N |
Source: Google Maps driving directions, checked November 2026. Driving time is time at the wheel only, without stops, overnight rest or traffic delays.
The main route north is I-95 North. We pick up anywhere in Florida and deliver anywhere in New York, including New York City, Long Island, Westchester and upstate New York.
What it costs to have your car driven from Florida to New York
The driver fee for Florida to New York is typically $800 to $1,200, depending on your exact addresses, the time of year and your vehicle. Fuel and tolls are not included; they are added up during the trip and totaled at the end, so you pay what the trip actually used.
When to book your spring return
Most return trips from Florida to New York happen from March through May. Book at least two weeks ahead, and earlier if your dates are fixed. If you have not traveled south yet, you can book the spring return when you book the trip down.
Questions about Florida to New York car driving
How much does it cost to have my car driven from Florida to New York?
The driver fee is typically $800 to $1,200. Fuel and tolls are extra and are totaled at the end of the trip.
How far is it from Florida to New York City?
By the fastest route, it is 1,074 to 1,247 miles from the Florida cities above, according to Google Maps.
Can I fly home while you drive my car?
Yes. That is how the service works: you fly, and your driver delivers your car to your New York address.
Can you pick up my car at a Florida airport?
Yes. Airport-to-airport service is available, so your driver can pick up at Palm Beach International (PBI), Southwest Florida International (RSW) in Fort Myers, Tampa International (TPA), Orlando International (MCO) or your Florida home.
Can you deliver my car to an airport in New York?
Yes. Your driver can deliver to JFK, LaGuardia (LGA), Westchester County (HPN), Long Island MacArthur (ISP), Albany (ALB) or Buffalo (BUF), or to your home anywhere in New York.
What should I do with my SunPass or E-ZPass?
Remove your transponder before pickup so tolls are not charged to your account twice. Your driver pays the tolls along the way, and they are added to your trip total at cost.