Snowbird season · Michigan to Florida
Michigan to Florida
Car Shipping
From Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Traverse City and the rest of Michigan to Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Tampa, The Villages, Orlando and anywhere in Florida.
Velocity Logistics ships cars from Michigan to Florida door to door, open or enclosed. Your car rides on a Velocity truck when one is headed your way, or with a vetted, insured carrier booked through our licensed broker partner, and dispatch tells you who is hauling before pickup. Open transport from Detroit to Fort Myers usually runs about $1,160–$1,670 per car all-in right now. Most moves take two to four days on the road, and December is the busiest month on this route.
- Our own truck or a vetted, insured carrier
- Licensed & insured · USDOT 4494211 · MC 1777008
- One written, all-in quote. No surprise fees.
Request a Quote
Step 1 of 2 · Your vehicle and route
We typically respond within minutes during business hours.
- Door to door
- Michigan pickup, Florida delivery
- $1,160–$1,670
- Most cars, open, Detroit to Fort Myers
- 2–4 days
- Typical time on the road
- Round trip
- Florida back to Michigan in spring
Real cars, real reviews
Our customers say it best.
Cars we've picked up and delivered, and what their owners wrote on Google. Read the reviews on Google
“This company did exactly what was promised. Very professional and easy to work with. Simple process overall with transportation and no funny business. Safe to say I will be using velocity logistics for future vehicle transportation! Thank you”
“Have used these guys several times and is always a breeze. Will continue to do business with them.”
“Proper business being ran by a Stellar individual. I do not trust anyone else with my cars or motorcycles. Enthusiast owned which makes even more personable.”
Pricing
What it costs, and what you get.
Ranges below are live, refreshed a few times a day. Your written quote is the final number.
Most cars, open, Metro Detroit to Fort Myers or Naples
$1,160–$1,670
One standard car that runs, all-in, right now.
Get my exact priceEvery quote includes
- Door-to-door pickup and delivery
- Insured transport: we're fully insured, and every partner carrier is vetted for active authority and cargo insurance
- Photo inspection at pickup and delivery, plus a digital bill of lading
- Status updates from dispatch while your car is on the road
- One written, all-in price. No surprise fees.
What sets your price
- Distance and ZIP codes
- Exact pickup and delivery addresses, not just the cities.
- Your vehicle
- Its size, and whether it runs and rolls.
- Open or enclosed
- Enclosed usually adds 30–50% over open.
- Your dates and the season
- Peak weeks on a busy route cost more, so earlier requests help.
Common Michigan to Florida moves
| Route | Distance | Typical transit | Open, today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Detroit to Fort Myers or Naples | ~1,230–1,260 miles | Confirmed with quote | $1,160–$1,670 |
| Grand Rapids to Tampa or Sarasota | ~1,200–1,260 miles | Confirmed with quote | $1,170–$1,680 |
| Metro Detroit to Orlando or The Villages | ~1,100–1,150 miles | Confirmed with quote | $1,040–$1,500 |
| Lansing, Traverse City & the rest of Michigan to Florida | Varies | Confirmed with quote | Quoted per move |
Prices are current ranges for one standard car that runs, on an open carrier. Enclosed usually adds 30–50%, and your written quote is the final number.
Michigan to Florida
Good to know on this route.
Ship before the snow
Many Michigan customers ship the car a week or two before they fly, so it's waiting when they land and never sees salt.
December is the rush
Michigan's busiest month on this route is December. Two to four weeks of notice gets the best choice of dates.
Round trip in one booking
Book the spring trip home at the same time, because March and April fill up fast.
Your car rides on a Velocity truck when one is headed your way, or with a vetted carrier booked through our licensed broker partner, and we tell you who is hauling your car before pickup.
How it works
From quote to delivery in eight steps.
The same path for every move, so you always know what happens next and who is doing it.
You bookSteps 01 to 04
- Step 01
Request a Quote
Fill out the quote form with your vehicle, pickup and delivery ZIP codes, and dates.
- Step 02
Get your quote by email
A clear, all-in written quote lands in your inbox, typically within minutes.
- Step 03
Sign your agreement
Add the remaining pickup and delivery details, then read and sign your transport agreement online.
- Step 04
Pay your deposit
Pay your deposit by credit card or ACH through our online customer portal.
We haulSteps 05 to 08
- Step 05
Your spot is secured
We assign a driver and your spot on the truck is locked in. You get a confirmation and a direct line to dispatch.
- Step 06
We pick up your car
The driver does an inspection with photos at pickup and secures your vehicle for the trip.
- Step 07
We transport it
Your vehicle heads to its destination, with status updates from dispatch along the way.
- Step 08
We deliver it
Door-to-door delivery where it needs to go, a final walkaround with photos, and a digital bill of lading.
Our own trucks and drivers
A licensed carrier that tells you who's hauling your car.
Velocity is a licensed motor carrier with its own trucks and drivers in Indianapolis. When our schedule can't cover a route, a vetted carrier hauls it through our licensed broker partner, and you know before pickup.
- 01
You know who's hauling
Our own trucks and drivers whenever our schedule covers the route. If a vetted partner carrier hauls your car instead, we tell you before pickup.
- 02
You talk to dispatch
The people who schedule the truck answer your call, in Indianapolis, from quote to delivery.
- 03
You can check us
Licensed and insured motor carrier, USDOT 4494211 and MC 1777008, with insurance on file at the FMCSA.
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Straight answers
Common questions.
Still unsure? Call dispatch at (317) 934-4366 and talk to the people who schedule the trucks.
Request a QuoteHow much does it cost to ship a car from Michigan to Florida?
On an open carrier, most cars from Detroit to Fort Myers run about $1,160–$1,670 all-in right now, and Grand Rapids to Tampa about $1,170–$1,680. The exact price depends on the ZIP codes, the vehicle, open versus enclosed and your dates. You get one written, all-in quote, usually within minutes during business hours.
When should I book shipping from Michigan to Florida?
Two to four weeks before you want the car picked up. Michigan snowbirds head south from late October through December, with the biggest rush in December, so earlier requests get the best choice of pickup dates. Book the spring trip home at the same time, because March and April fill up fast.
Can you pick up before the snow comes?
Yes. Many Michigan customers ship the car a week or two before they fly so it's waiting when they land and never sees salt. A neighbor or family member can hand it to the driver if you've already left.
Who hauls my car?
Velocity Logistics is a licensed and insured motor carrier based in Indianapolis, with its own trucks and drivers. Your car rides on a Velocity truck when one is headed your way, or with a vetted, insured carrier booked through our licensed broker partner. Dispatch tells you who is hauling your car before pickup and stays your single point of contact.
Should I ship my car open or enclosed?
Open is how most cars travel and costs less. Enclosed costs about 30–50% more and is the right call for a classic, exotic, luxury or garage-kept car.
How do I get a quote, and how fast will I hear back?
Fill out the quote form with your vehicle details, pickup and delivery ZIP codes, and timeline, or call us. We email you a clear, all-in quote, typically within minutes during business hours. To book, you add the remaining details, read and sign your agreement, and pay your deposit by credit card or ACH through our online portal.
Is my vehicle insured during transport?
Yes. Velocity Logistics is a fully insured, licensed motor carrier (USDOT 4494211, MC 1777008), and every partner carrier we use is vetted for active authority and cargo insurance. Every move includes an inspection with photos at pickup and delivery and a digital bill of lading, so the vehicle's condition is documented end to end.
Ready when you are
A written, all-in quote, typically within minutes.
Tell us the vehicle, the pickup and delivery ZIP codes and your dates. Dispatch replies by email, typically within minutes during business hours.