What It Costs to Have Someone Drive Your Car
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Driveaway cost calculator
Pick the closest cities, or type your miles. The estimate uses the same per-mile rates we quote from.
Price by distance
Most trips cost 50¢ to 90¢ per mile, all-inclusive: driver, fuel, tolls, the driver’s travel and GPS tracking. Short trips land near the top of that range and long trips near the bottom.
| Trip length | All-inclusive price | Per mile | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 miles | $230–$270 | 75¢–90¢ | 1 day |
| 500 miles | $380–$450 | 75¢–90¢ | 1 day |
| 750 miles | $510–$640 | 68¢–85¢ | 1 day |
| 1,000 miles | $600–$800 | 60¢–80¢ | 2 days |
| 1,250 miles | $725–$950 | 57¢–76¢ | 2 days |
| 1,500 miles | $825–$1,075 | 55¢–72¢ | 2 days |
| 2,000 miles | $1,050–$1,375 | 52¢–68¢ | 3 days |
| 2,500 miles | $1,250–$1,625 | 50¢–65¢ | 3 days |
| 2,800 miles | $1,400–$1,825 | 50¢–65¢ | 3 days |
Price by route
Typical all-inclusive prices on common routes for a standard sedan or SUV. These are estimates, not quotes.
| Route | Distance | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas → Atlanta | ~780 mi | $520–$660 | 1 day |
| Seattle → San Francisco | ~810 mi | $530–$680 | 1 day |
| Boston → Charlotte | ~840 mi | $540–$700 | 1 day |
| New York → Miami | ~1,280 mi | $725–$975 | 2 days |
| Chicago → Phoenix | ~1,750 mi | $950–$1,225 | 2 days |
| Los Angeles → New York | ~2,800 mi | $1,400–$1,825 | 3 days |
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What the price includes
Your driver
A licensed, insured, background-checked professional drives your car the whole way, door to door.
Fuel and tolls
Paid by us on the road. No fuel bill and no toll bill when the car arrives.
The driver’s travel
Getting the driver to your car and home again after delivery is built into the price.
GPS tracking
Follow the car the whole trip, with photos and an inspection at pickup and delivery.
What changes the price
- Distance. The biggest factor. The per-mile rate falls as the trip gets longer.
- Where the trip starts and ends. Addresses far from an airport or a major highway take the driver longer to reach and to leave.
- Timing. Flexible dates help; rush trips are possible.
- The vehicle. Standard cars, SUVs and pickups price the same way. Large trucks, vehicles towing a trailer and specialty vehicles are quoted individually.
Electric car? Charging is planned on the route; see electric car delivery.
Driveaway vs. shipping: cost and time
Shipping on an open carrier is often cheaper on long, busy routes, and driveaway is often similar or cheaper on short and medium routes. The bigger difference is time and handling: a carrier usually takes 5 to 10 days or more with pickup and delivery windows, while one driver takes your car straight there in 1 to 3 days.
| Car Driveaway | Open-carrier shipping | |
|---|---|---|
| Price basis | 50¢–90¢ per mile, all-inclusive | Varies by route, season and carrier |
| Typical timing | 1–3 days door to door | 5–10 days, often with pickup windows |
| Handling | One driver, one car, direct route | Loaded with other vehicles, multiple stops |
| Tracking | Real-time GPS | Varies by carrier |
The full driveaway vs. auto transport comparison →
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Cost questions
How much does it cost to have someone drive your car?
With Car Driveaway, most trips cost 50¢ to 90¢ per mile, all-inclusive. A 500-mile trip is about $380–$450, a 1,000-mile trip about $600–$800, and coast to coast (about 2,800 miles) about $1,400–$1,825. Your written quote is the price you pay.
Why is the per-mile rate higher on short trips?
Every trip has fixed costs: getting the driver to your car, inspections, and the driver’s travel home after delivery. On a short trip those costs are spread over fewer miles, so the per-mile rate is higher. On a long trip they are spread thin, so the rate drops toward 50¢.
Are fuel and tolls included?
Yes. Your quote includes the driver, fuel, tolls, the driver’s travel to and from your car, inspections and GPS tracking. There is no fuel bill or toll bill at the end.
Is the calculator a quote?
No. It is an estimate based on our per-mile rates and estimated distances. Your written quote, usually within 2 hours, uses your exact addresses and dates, and that quote is the price you pay.
Is driveaway cheaper than shipping a car?
On short and medium trips it is often similar or cheaper. On coast-to-coast trips an open carrier can be cheaper, but it usually takes 5 to 10 days or more, while a driver delivers in 1 to 3 days with a single direct route. See driveaway vs. auto transport.
What changes the price?
Distance first. Then remote pickup or delivery addresses far from an airport or highway, tight or rush dates, and the vehicle itself, such as a large pickup or a vehicle towing a trailer.
How long will delivery take?
Our drivers average about 950 miles a day with proper rest, so most trips take 1 to 3 days door to door, including coast to coast.
Do you charge a deposit or hidden fees?
There are no hidden fees. What you see in your written quote is what you pay; ask about payment terms when you book.
Key facts
- Most trips cost 50¢ to 90¢ per mile, all-inclusive: driver, fuel, tolls, the driver’s travel and GPS tracking. Short trips land near the top of that range and long trips near the bottom.
- Examples: 500 miles about $380–$450; 1,000 miles about $600–$800; coast to coast (about 2,800 miles) about $1,400–$1,825.
- Delivery: about 950 miles a day, so most trips take 1 to 3 days, including coast to coast.
- Quotes: written, within 2 hours; the quoted price is the price you pay.
- Coverage: door to door anywhere in the 48 continental states.