Shipping a Car from Seattle, WA to Orlando, FL
Seattle, WA to Orlando, FL is a 3,030-mile heading east corridor that runs across 12 states, from Washington to Florida. That is around 61 hours of driving at car-hauler speeds; our transit estimate is 5–8 days after dispatch. Volume is middling, so most customers find a carrier without much waiting.
What Seattle to Orlando Costs
A sedan on an open trailer is priced at roughly $1,210–$1,820 on this corridor, or $0.50 for each of the 3,030 miles. Fixed costs spread thinly over this many miles, which pulls the rate down. SUVs and pickups usually add about 12% ($1,355–$2,040); enclosed sedan transport is $1,755–$2,640, roughly 45% more than open. Delivery to Tampa, 86 miles from Orlando, would be $1,200–$1,805. For scale, San Jose, CA to Miami, FL is a similar 3,023-mile move at $1,210–$1,815. The reverse corridor, Orlando, FL to Seattle, WA, comes in at $1,200–$1,800.
| Transport Type | Car Type | Typical Price | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $1,210–$1,820 | Lowest cost, most common |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $1,355–$2,040 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $1,355–$2,040 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $1,755–$2,640 | High-value or low cars |
Figures assume a standard sedan; actual quotes vary with pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
Timing and Seasonality
Southbound traffic into Orlando peaks from October to December, so book earlier in the fall and expect firmer prices. Mountain passes along the way can close in winter storms, adding a day or two between December and March. Hurricane season (June to November) can pause or reroute trucks along the coast. Start getting quotes roughly four weeks ahead for a move of 3,030 miles. Across Washington expect rain and snow on Snoqualmie Pass and the Cascades; across Florida, afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane season from June to November.
The Route and Corridor
Along the way the route touches Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Expect rain and snow on Snoqualmie Pass and the Cascades in Washington. Florida: I-95, I-75 and the tolled Florida's Turnpike carry most traffic. In Idaho, I-84 and I-15 are the main freight roads, with long gaps between cities. Memphis (TN), Birmingham (AL) and Montgomery (AL) sit close to the corridor, which is why trucks often add or drop vehicles there. Pickup is on Pacific time and delivery on Eastern time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock. Toll roads in Kansas and Florida are built into carrier pricing.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Seattle. A working port in the Seattle area means customs and terminal release can affect timing for some vehicles. Cold-season storms around Seattle can push pickup dates back by a day or two. Trucks working Seattle lean on I-5 and I-90.
Delivery in Orlando. Trucks serving Orlando lean on I-4. Orlando International Airport is the usual reference point for staging in the area. Winter residents arriving or leaving Orlando drive seasonal demand.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Vet the carrier. Check the MC number on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and get insurance terms in writing before paying a deposit.
- Pad winter dates. If you ship between December and March, build in slack for pass closures.
- Inspect at both ends. Walk around the car with the driver in Seattle and again in Orlando, and note anything on the bill of lading.