Florida to Maine Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for the long journey from Florida to Maine is simple. Here’s what you need to do:

Remove personal items: Take out all loose belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal items left in the vehicle.

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

Check fluid levels and tire pressure: Ensure your vehicle is in good running condition with no leaks.

Disable alarms: Turn off any car alarms to avoid issues during transport.

Keep fuel low: Maintain about a quarter tank of gas. This reduces weight while ensuring the carrier can load and unload your vehicle.

Provide a key: Make sure you have a working key ready for the driver.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off or secure any exterior items like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could be damaged.

For more detailed preparation tips, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Florida to Maine. All carriers in the Sherpa Auto Transport network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid for the entire journey. We also require all carriers to list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy, giving you an extra layer of protection.

This coverage protects your vehicle against damage during loading, transport, and unloading. While damage is rare, you can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected throughout the entire Florida to Maine route.

We recommend scheduling your pickup at least 1-2 weeks in advance when shipping from Florida to Maine. However, booking earlier gives you the best chance of securing competitive rates and your preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why advance scheduling matters:

• Better carrier availability: More time allows carriers to plan efficient routes and bundle shipments, which can lower your cost.
• Flexible timing: Peak seasons (winter and summer) see higher demand for Florida routes, so extra lead time helps ensure availability.
• Route planning: The Florida-to-Maine route spans over 1,500 miles, and carriers need time to coordinate multi-stop trips.

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping options with pickups possible in as little as 24-48 hours, though this typically costs more.

Bottom line: Book as early as you can. Two weeks is good, but 3-4 weeks is ideal for the best rates and scheduling flexibility.

No payment is due at the time of booking. We do require a payment method on file so that it is available to charge once a carrier is secured. We accept all major debit and credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The most convenient option is to pay for your shipment in full by credit card at the time a carrier is secured.

We also allow you to pay for your Initial Payment via credit or debit card and then pay the outstanding balance on delivery day via cash or a certified check made out to the carrier.

Your Sherpa shipment includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If you are shipping to or from a port or your shipment includes ocean transit, your vehicle must be emptied of all items. Sherpa and your assigned carrier cannot be responsible for personal items left inside the vehicle. See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details.

Yes. It is important that you, or another adult that you trust, is there for pickup and delivery of your vehicle. This designated person plays an important role in the shipping process including documenting the state of the vehicle and signing the Bill of Lading, which acts as a receipt of the vehicle’s condition.

Open auto transport uses open-air trailers (like the ones you see on highways) and is the most popular and affordable option. Your vehicle is securely strapped down but exposed to weather and road elements during the 1,500+ mile journey from Florida to Maine.

Enclosed auto transport ships your car inside a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, road debris, and dust. This premium service costs 50-60% more than open transport.

Which should you choose? Most customers shipping standard vehicles from Florida to Maine choose open transport—it’s safe, reliable, and cost-effective. Consider enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or any vehicle with custom features that need extra protection from the elements.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer convenient door-to-door auto transport service for your Florida to Maine car shipment. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or another address in Florida and deliver it directly to your specified location in Maine.

How it works: When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will coordinate with you to arrange the best pickup and drop-off times.

Important to know: While we strive for true door-to-door service, some locations may have restrictions. Large car carriers need adequate space to safely maneuver and park. If your street has low-hanging trees, tight turns, or narrow roads, the driver may suggest a nearby meeting point like a grocery store parking lot or gas station. This is common and ensures both your vehicle’s safety and compliance with local regulations.

For your Florida to Maine route—spanning roughly 1,500 miles—door-to-door service eliminates the hassle of driving to a terminal. You simply hand over your keys at pickup and receive your vehicle at delivery. It’s that simple!

Many Auto Transport companies try to tease customers with lower rates, only to surprise you with “hidden costs” later. At Sherpa Auto Transport, we do things differently. We provide one locked-in price upfront and stick to it. If unexpected costs arise, we pay them out of our own pocket.

While we may not always be the cheapest option at first glance, our commitment to transparency and reliability offers exceptional value. As a premium service, we ensure an stress-free experience from start to finish.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans and motorcycles across the nation, including service to Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not service boats, golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship both operable and inoperable vehicles so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. We can also ship electric vehicles.

Visit Sherpa’s FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!