Ship a car from Connecticut to Florida.
Open and enclosed transport between Connecticut and Florida, coordinated through vetted FMCSA-authorized carriers. Get an indicative estimate in seconds, then we confirm a real bid before you commit.
We're a broker, not a carrier.
GMF Auto Transport LLC (MC-1675078, DOT 4301133) is a licensed FMCSA property broker. We do not own trucks. We connect you with vetted carriers from the FMCSA-authorized network and coordinate the shipment from quote to delivery.
Bonded and on file with the public record.
We maintain a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file with U.S. Specialty Insurance Company. Every carrier we book is required to be FMCSA-authorized and to carry valid cargo insurance — we share the certificate with you before pickup.
- ✓ Licensed broker — MC-1675078 / DOT 4301133
- ✓ Physical office — 479 Center Street, Wolcott, CT 06716
- ✓ $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file with U.S. Specialty Insurance Company
- ✓ Door-to-door service through carriers in the FMCSA-authorized network
- ✓ Open or enclosed transport
- — Pickup and delivery dates are estimated, not guaranteed
- — Final pricing is set by the assigned carrier and confirmed before booking
Cities we cover
Pickup (CT): Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, plus surrounding suburbs.
Delivery (FL): Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, plus most secondary cities and rural addresses.
Seasonal patterns
Demand peaks October through December (snowbirds heading south) and again March through May (heading north). Expect 15–25% higher pricing in those windows. Summer rates tend to be the lowest.
Typical transit: 4–8 days from pickup.
What to know about this route
- Northeast to Florida is one of the highest-volume auto transport corridors in the U.S. — carrier availability is generally strong, especially in summer.
- Snowbird season (Oct–Dec southbound, Mar–May northbound) doubles route demand and tightens carrier capacity. Book at least 2 weeks ahead in those windows.
- Pickup in dense Connecticut suburbs (Stamford, Greenwich, Fairfield) sometimes requires a smaller truck for narrow streets — confirm during quoting.
- Florida deliveries below Miami (Keys, Marathon) typically add 1–2 days and a small per-mile surcharge.
About this route
How long does Connecticut to Florida car shipping take?
Most carriers complete this route in 4–8 days from pickup to delivery. Off-season (June–September) tends to be on the faster end; snowbird season can stretch to the longer end because of higher route volume.
When is the cheapest time to ship from Connecticut to Florida?
Late spring through early fall (roughly May–September). Snowbird season — October through December and March through May — runs 15–25% higher because demand exceeds carrier capacity on the corridor.
Can a carrier pick up at my home in Connecticut?
Yes, door-to-door is the standard. The exception is narrow residential streets or HOA restrictions where a 75-foot car-hauler can't safely maneuver — in those cases the carrier will arrange a meeting spot at a nearby parking lot.
Do you ship to the Florida Keys?
Yes. Deliveries past Homestead (Marathon, Key West, etc.) typically add 1–2 days and a route surcharge that varies by carrier. We'll confirm both before booking.
About auto transport
Are you a broker or a carrier?
GMF Auto Transport LLC is a licensed FMCSA property broker (MC-1675078, DOT 4301133). We do not own trucks. We connect you with vetted, insured carriers from the FMCSA-authorized network and coordinate the shipment.
How is pricing determined?
Indicative estimates are based on typical market rates for your route, distance, vehicle type, and transport type (open vs. enclosed). Final pricing is set by the carrier we book and depends on real-time carrier availability, fuel costs, route, and timing. We confirm an exact quote before you commit.
Are pickup and delivery dates guaranteed?
No. We give you an estimated pickup window and an estimated transit window — these are typical for the route, not guarantees. Auto transport is subject to weather, traffic, mechanical issues, and carrier scheduling. Anyone who guarantees dates in this industry is being dishonest.
Is my vehicle insured during transport?
Federal law requires every motor carrier we book to carry cargo insurance. We require carriers in our network to provide a current insurance certificate before dispatching a load. Coverage details (limits, deductibles, exclusions) vary by carrier — we share the certificate before pickup so you can review it. GMF Auto Transport LLC also maintains a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file with U.S. Specialty Insurance Company.
Can I leave personal items in the car?
Many carriers allow limited personal items, often around 100 lbs in the trunk only, but the final allowance depends on the assigned carrier and must be confirmed before pickup. Most carriers prohibit valuables, firearms, and anything visible above the window line. Items in the vehicle are not covered by the carrier's cargo insurance.
Ready to get an estimate?
Two ways to start: get an indicative estimate online in seconds, or talk to a transport specialist directly.