The Florida Keys are unlike any other auto transport destination in the country. 113 miles of two-lane highway, 42 bridges, and a single road in and out — US-1, the Overseas Highway. Most national carriers won’t go there. The ones that do often drop your vehicle in Homestead and call it delivered. Here’s how Keys transport actually works, and what you need to know before you book.
Why the Keys Are Different
Most auto transport carriers operate on the principle of volume and efficiency — load as many cars as possible and run major interstates between metro areas. The Florida Keys break every part of that model. US-1 south of Homestead has weight restrictions on certain bridges, low clearance in some areas, and the logistics of turning a multi-car hauler around at the end of the road in Key West are genuinely complex.
This is why the majority of carriers who quote Keys transport are quoting a drop in Homestead — not door-to-door delivery in Monroe County. You’d then need to arrange a second leg yourself, or drive down to collect your car. That’s not what most people expect when they book “Key West delivery.”
Ask before you book: Always confirm whether your quoted price includes delivery to your actual Keys address or just to Homestead/Florida City. Many brokers quote the lower mainland price and bury the Homestead drop in the fine print.
How Keys Transport Actually Works
Genuine door-to-door Keys delivery requires a carrier who runs the Overseas Highway regularly — someone who knows the bridges, the weight limits, the turnaround logistics at Key West, and every address in between. This is specialized work that a small number of operators do well.
Our carrier partner for all Florida Keys deliveries is In-N-Out Keys — a veteran-owned operation founded by Tony Macchione, who has been running Keys transport since 2007 and operates out of Fort Lauderdale daily. They run Fort Lauderdale to Key West with their own equipment every day. No Homestead handoffs. No third-party coordination. Your vehicle goes from pickup to your Monroe County front door.
Pricing by Origin
Keys transport pricing reflects two legs: the mainland run to Fort Lauderdale, and the Overseas Highway run from Fort Lauderdale to your Keys address. Here’s what to expect from common origins:
| Origin | Total Distance | Transit | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | 113 mi | Same day | From $350 |
| Miami, FL | 160 mi | 1–2 days | From $450 |
| Tampa, FL | 420 mi | 2–4 days | From $750 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 480 mi | 2–4 days | From $800 |
| Atlanta, GA | 890 mi | 3–5 days | From $750 |
| Houston, TX | 1,310 mi | 4–6 days | From $950 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,420 mi | 4–6 days | From $975 |
Do You Deliver Anywhere in the Keys — Not Just Key West?
Yes. In-N-Out Keys delivers to every address in Monroe County — Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada, Long Key, Marathon, Big Pine Key, Summerland Key, Cudjoe Key, Stock Island, and Key West. If you have a specific mile marker address, we deliver there. No exceptions, no extra charges for addresses short of Key West.
Open vs. Enclosed for the Keys
The salt air environment of the Overseas Highway makes enclosed transport a more common choice for high-value vehicles heading to the Keys. If you’re moving a daily driver, open carrier is fine — the transit time through the Keys is relatively short. For classics, exotics, or recently restored vehicles, enclosed is worth the premium on this particular corridor.
One booking, fully coordinated: When you book Keys transport through AutoShippingNearMe, we handle the full coordination — mainland leg and Keys leg — under a single quote. You don’t manage two carriers or two handoffs. One call, one price, delivered to your door.
Ready to Ship to the Keys?
Call us at (678) 648-2924 or use the form below. Tell us your origin, your Keys address, and your timeline — we’ll quote you the full door-to-door price and confirm In-N-Out Keys availability on your corridor.