Shipping a Car from Jacksonville, FL to Augusta, GA
A 259-mile trip northbound, through Florida and Georgia: that is Jacksonville to Augusta. That is around 5 hours of driving at car-hauler speeds; our transit estimate is 1–2 days after dispatch. Volume is lower here, so a flexible pickup window helps carriers fit you onto a truck.
What Jacksonville to Augusta Costs
We estimate open transport for a standard sedan at $350–$415, which is about $1.48 per mile over 259 miles. At this distance the carrier minimum drives the price more than the mileage does. For a larger vehicle plan on $390–$465, and for enclosed carriage of a sedan plan on $510–$600 (about 45% above open). If you can start from Savannah (119 mi away) the estimate is $350–$370, within a few dollars. Ending in Savannah instead (114 mi from Augusta) is estimated at $350–$370. A comparable-length trip, Philadelphia, PA to Springfield, MA (238 mi), is priced at $350–$380.
| Transport Type | Car Type | Price Range | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $350–$415 | Standard choice for everyday cars |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $390–$465 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $390–$465 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $510–$600 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Prices shown are for a typical sedan; your quote depends on pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
The Route and Corridor
Along the way the route touches Florida and Georgia. Florida: I-95, I-75 and the tolled Florida's Turnpike carry most traffic. Georgia: I-75, I-85 and I-20 converge on Atlanta, where traffic is heavy.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Jacksonville. North Florida port and Navy hub on I-10/I-95 with a large auto-import terminal. Jacksonville has port activity, so imported or exported vehicles may need extra release time. Jacksonville is a freight crossroads, so there is usually a truck passing through.
Delivery in Augusta. Augusta Regional Airport is the usual reference point for staging in the area. Augusta has a sizeable service-member population, so permanent-change-of-station season matters. Home to Fort Eisenhower and a steady flow of military and retiree relocations along I-20.
Timing and Seasonality
Jacksonville has a large military community, so summer permanent-change-of-station season (about May to August) tightens carrier space. Hurricane season (June to November) can pause or reroute trucks along the coast. Two weeks of lead time works well for 259 miles. Across Florida expect afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane season from June to November; across Georgia, hot summers and the occasional ice event around Atlanta.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Choose the trailer deliberately. Open at $350–$415 fits most cars; enclosed at $510–$600 suits luxury, classic or low cars.
- Vet the carrier. Check the MC number on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and get insurance terms in writing before paying a deposit.
- Inspect at both ends. Walk around the car with the driver in Jacksonville and again in Augusta, and note anything on the bill of lading.