Car Shipping Long Island, NY
Nassau County · Suffolk County · All Long Island Towns
EZ Auto Movers provides door-to-door car shipping throughout all of Long Island — from Great Neck to the Hamptons. One of the most active snowbird corridors in the country runs Long Island → Florida, with peak demand October through April.
To Florida
$1,100–$1,700
To California
$1,700–$2,300
To FL Transit
3–6 days
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Car Shipping to and from Long Island
EZ Auto Movers is based in Uniondale, Nassau County — giving us deep roots in the Long Island auto transport market. We ship vehicles to and from all Nassau County and Suffolk County towns, including Garden City, Great Neck, Hempstead, Huntington, Hauppauge, Babylon, Riverhead, Southampton, and the entire North and South Shore. We also handle New York City car shipping and statewide New York car shipping.
Long Island to Florida is our single highest-volume corridor, driven by seasonal residents and snowbirds who ship their vehicles to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, and Orlando each fall — and return them each spring. We coordinate hundreds of Long Island snowbird shipments every season, with door-to-door pickup at your home or business. Many customers also opt for enclosed transport when shipping luxury or exotic vehicles.
Why Long Island Residents Choose EZ Auto Movers
Long Island Pickup & Delivery Logistics
The Long Island Expressway (I-495 / LIE) is the main east-west corridor across the Island. Nearly every shipment connects through it before reaching NYC metro freight routes, the I-95 corridor south, and the national carrier lanes that move cars to Florida, Texas, and the West Coast. Understanding how route pricing works helps Long Island shippers anticipate seasonal rate swings.
Nassau County pickups generally move quickly thanks to wide arterials and direct access to the Northern State, Southern State, Meadowbrook, and Wantagh Parkways. Suffolk County is split: Western Suffolk (Hauppauge, Brentwood, Bay Shore) has some of the smoothest carrier flow on the Island, while the Hamptons and East End require more planning around narrow village streets and seasonal traffic.
Flexible pickup windows — even a single extra day — dramatically improve carrier dispatch and price. NYC metro bridge and tunnel timing, combined with Hamptons seasonal traffic, mean rigid one-hour windows often slow assignment. Once your shipment is booked, you can track your shipment through delivery, and your driver will document condition on the Bill of Lading. Before booking with any broker, review our car shipping scams guide to avoid common pitfalls.
Can Car Carriers Reach Every Long Island Street?
Multi-car carriers need room to turn. On Long Island, narrow residential streets, low tree branches, cul-de-sacs, and Hamptons village properties can make a direct gate pickup impossible — and forcing the truck in can be unsafe for your car, the neighborhood, and the driver.
When access is tight, your driver will coordinate a safe nearby meeting point — a wide parking lot, a shopping center, or a main road. This keeps carrier assignment fast and your vehicle safe during loading.
Most pickups go smoothly. This list just keeps yours on track.
- Tell your driver about narrow streets, low branches, or gated access
- Remove personal items before pickup
- Photograph the vehicle on all sides before loading
- Keep keys and registration paperwork ready
- Confirm the pickup location by phone the morning of
- Use a safe, wide-access meeting point (lot or main road) if needed
Long Island → Florida Snowbird Shipping Intelligence
Long Island → Florida is one of the strongest seasonal corridors in the country. Knowing the rhythm of the year is how you ship sooner and at a better price.
- Booking early improves carrier assignment and price.
- Enclosed shipping is common here for luxury and collector vehicles.
- Flexible pickup windows help dispatch during peaks.
Popular Long Island Car Shipping Routes
Long Island Coverage — Nassau & Suffolk County
Nassau County
- Garden City
- Great Neck
- Hempstead
- Long Beach
- Mineola
- Oceanside
- Rockville Centre
- Valley Stream
- Westbury
- + all Nassau County towns
Suffolk County
- Amityville
- Babylon
- Bay Shore
- Brentwood
- Central Islip
- Hauppauge
- Huntington
- Islip
- Patchogue
- Riverhead
- Smithtown
- Southampton
- + all Suffolk County towns
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Long Island Car Shipping — FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a car from Long Island to Florida?
Shipping from Long Island (Nassau or Suffolk County) to Miami or Orlando costs approximately $1,100–$1,700 on open transport. This is one of the busiest snowbird routes in the country, with competitive pricing October through May.
Can EZ Auto Movers pick up my car in Nassau or Suffolk County?
Yes. EZ Auto Movers provides door-to-door pickup throughout all of Long Island — Nassau County (Garden City, Hempstead, Mineola, Great Neck, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre) and Suffolk County (Hauppauge, Brentwood, Huntington, Babylon, Islip, Riverhead, Southampton).
How long does car shipping from Long Island to Florida take?
Long Island to Miami or Fort Lauderdale takes approximately 3–6 days in transit. After carrier assignment, total time from booking to delivery is typically 5–10 days. Book 1–2 weeks in advance during peak snowbird season (October–February).
Is enclosed car shipping available from Long Island?
Yes. Enclosed transport is available from all Long Island locations for luxury, exotic, and collector vehicles. We regularly ship vehicles from Nassau and Suffolk County to Miami, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, and beyond using fully enclosed trailers.
What are the most popular car shipping routes from Long Island?
The most popular Long Island routes are: Long Island → Miami, Long Island → Fort Lauderdale, Long Island → Orlando, Long Island → Boca Raton, Long Island → Los Angeles, and Long Island → Dallas. Return snowbird routes (Florida → Long Island) run March through May.
Do you ship cars from Long Island to California?
Yes. Long Island to Los Angeles or San Diego averages $1,700–$2,300 and takes 7–10 days in transit. We offer both open and enclosed transport for all vehicles shipping coast-to-coast from Long Island.
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Long Island Shipping Intelligence Map
Long Island transport depends on access, corridors, seasonality, and carrier routing.
Central Nassau
Mostly wide arterials with strong access to the Meadowbrook and Wantagh Parkways. Most door-to-door pickups happen here without rerouting.
Direct connection to I-495 (LIE) for east-west, and south to JFK / I-95 corridor.
Strong snowbird volume; carrier assignment is typically quick in season.
Long Island Corridors
- I-495 / Long Island Expressway (LIE)Primary east-west corridor; nearly every Long Island shipment connects through it.
- Northern State ParkwayParallel to I-495 along the North Shore — passenger cars only.
- Southern State ParkwaySouth Shore east-west route; common feeder for Sunrise Highway.
- Sunrise Highway (NY-27)Main route to the East End and Hamptons.
- Meadowbrook ParkwayNorth-south Nassau connector to the South Shore.
- Wantagh ParkwayParallel north-south parkway in eastern Nassau.