Florida to Michigan Car Driving Service
We assign one professional, insured driver to drive your car from Florida back to Michigan, door to door, while you fly home. From West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Tampa and Orlando, the drive to Detroit is 1,161 to 1,321 miles, or about 16 hr 28 min to 18 hr 40 min behind the wheel. Our driver fee is typically $800 to $1,300, the same range as our Michigan 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 Michigan: distance, drive time and highways
| From | To | Miles | Driving time | Main route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach, FL | Detroit | 1,321 | 18 hr 40 min | I-75 N |
| Fort Myers, FL | Detroit | 1,297 | 18 hr 22 min | I-75 N |
| Tampa, FL | Detroit | 1,179 | 16 hr 44 min | I-75 N |
| Orlando, FL | Detroit | 1,161 | 16 hr 28 min | I-75 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-75 North. We pick up anywhere in Florida and deliver anywhere in Michigan, including metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing and northern Michigan.
What it costs to have your car driven from Florida to Michigan
The driver fee for Florida to Michigan is typically $800 to $1,300, 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 Michigan 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 Michigan car driving
How much does it cost to have my car driven from Florida to Michigan?
The driver fee is typically $800 to $1,300. Fuel and tolls are extra and are totaled at the end of the trip.
How far is it from Florida to Detroit?
By the fastest route, it is 1,161 to 1,321 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 Michigan 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 Michigan?
Yes. Your driver can deliver to Detroit Metro (DTW), Gerald R. Ford International in Grand Rapids (GRR), Bishop International in Flint (FNT) or Capital Region International in Lansing (LAN), or to your home anywhere in Michigan.
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.