Shipping a Car from Boston, MA to Memphis, TN
Boston, MA to Memphis, TN is a 1,351-mile heading west route that runs across seven states, from Massachusetts to Tennessee. Transit after dispatch is about 2–4 days (27 hours of driving, plus stops). This lane sees steady, moderate demand.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Boston. The nearest major airport, Logan International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver. Carriers usually load around I-90, I-93 and I-95. Boston has port activity, so imported or exported vehicles may need extra release time. Expect to meet the driver at an open lot because of street and tunnel limits.
Delivery in Memphis. Mississippi River logistics giant at the I-40/I-55 crossing. Carriers typically arrive around I-240, I-40 and I-55. Memphis sits on busy trucking corridors, which helps with availability.
What Boston to Memphis Costs
Current estimates put open transport for a standard sedan at $810–$1,150, which is about $0.73 per mile over 1,351 miles. SUVs and pickups usually add about 12% ($905–$1,290); enclosed sedan transport is $1,175–$1,670, roughly 45% more than open. Ending in Little Rock instead (140 mi from Memphis) is estimated at $900–$1,270. For scale, Fort Lauderdale, FL to Springfield, MA is a similar 1,409-mile move at $845–$1,200.
| Transport Type | Car Type | Typical Price | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $810–$1,150 | Lowest cost, most common |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $905–$1,290 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $905–$1,290 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $1,175–$1,670 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Prices shown are for a typical sedan; your quote depends on exact addresses, condition and season.
Timing and Seasonality
Snow in the northern tier of states can push dates back from December to February; spring and fall run smoothest. Three weeks of lead time works well for 1,351 miles. Across Massachusetts expect nor'easters and frequent winter snow; across Tennessee, winter ice on the Cumberland Plateau.
The Route and Corridor
Along the way the route touches Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. Kentucky: I-64, I-65 and I-75 meet around Louisville and Lexington. In West Virginia, I-77, I-79 and I-64 wind through steep Appalachian terrain. In Connecticut, I-95, I-91 and I-84 are congested for most of the day. Metros near that straight-line path include Worcester (MA), Springfield (MA) and Hartford (CT), although the actual interstate routing may bend around them. Pickup is on Eastern time and delivery on Central time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock. Toll roads in Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania are built into carrier pricing.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Vet the carrier. Check the MC number on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and get insurance terms in writing before paying a deposit.
- Ask for a call-ahead. Request a heads-up about a day before the truck reaches Memphis.
- Compare nearby pickup points. Moving the handoff a short drive from Boston can change the price on a 1,351-mile lane.