Shipping a Car from Fort Worth, TX to Jacksonville, FL
Ship from Fort Worth and the car covers about 1,115 miles heading east to Jacksonville, across six states, from Texas to Florida. A carrier needs about three days on the road at the usual 500 miles a day, and we estimate 2–3 days in transit once the car is loaded. It is a lighter lane, so flexibility on dates helps.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Fort Worth. Sister city to Dallas on I-30/I-35W/I-820, with the same deep pool of carriers. Fort Worth sits on busy trucking corridors, which helps with availability. Drivers often use the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport area as a staging reference.
Delivery in Jacksonville. Jacksonville has a sizeable service-member population, so permanent-change-of-station season matters. North Florida port and Navy hub on I-10/I-95 with a large auto-import terminal. The nearest major airport, Jacksonville International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver.
The Route and Corridor
The direct line between the two cities crosses Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. In Louisiana, I-10 crosses the long Atchafalaya Basin bridge and I-20 runs across the north. In Mississippi, I-55, I-20 and I-59 carry through freight. In Florida, I-95, I-75 and the tolled Florida's Turnpike carry most traffic. Jackson (MS) sit close to the corridor, which is why trucks often add or drop vehicles there. Pickup is on Central time and delivery on Eastern time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock. Toll roads in Texas and Florida are built into carrier pricing.
What Fort Worth to Jacksonville Costs
Expect open transport for a standard sedan at $670–$950, which is about $0.73 per mile over 1,115 miles. SUVs and pickups usually add about 12% ($750–$1,065); enclosed sedan transport is $970–$1,380, roughly 45% more than open. Delivery to Savannah, 119 miles from Jacksonville, would be $675–$960. For scale, Miami, FL to Houston, TX is a similar 1,144-mile move at $685–$970. Loading in Dallas, about 30 miles from Fort Worth, is $25 cheaper at $645–$915.
| Transport Type | Vehicle | Estimated Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $670–$950 | Lowest cost, most common |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $750–$1,065 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $750–$1,065 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $970–$1,380 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Prices shown are for a typical sedan; actual quotes vary with exact addresses, condition and season.
Timing and Seasonality
Jacksonville has a large military community, so summer permanent-change-of-station season (about May to August) tightens carrier space. High Plains winter storms and spring thunderstorms are the main weather risks, so late spring and early fall are calmest. Hurricane season (June to November) can pause or reroute trucks along the coast. Three weeks of lead time works well for 1,115 miles. Across Texas expect severe spring storms, Gulf hurricanes and desert heat in the west; across Florida, afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane season from June to November.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Inspect at both ends. Walk around the car with the driver in Fort Worth and again in Jacksonville, and note anything on the bill of lading.
- Be flexible on the date. A five-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading east.
- Ask for a call-ahead. Request a heads-up the evening before the truck reaches Jacksonville.