Car Shipping from Philadelphia, PA to Memphis, TN

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Distance
1,072 mi
Transit Time
3-5 days
Estimated Cost
$600–$900
High Volume

Shipping from Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia is a major auto transport market with access to some of the busiest carrier corridors in the Northeast. I-95 runs right through the city connecting it to New York to the north and Baltimore, Washington DC, and the South to the south. I-76 connects west toward Pittsburgh and eventually the Midwest. The Philadelphia metro has solid dealer density and Manheim Philadelphia is one of the largest auto auctions in the Northeast, drawing significant carrier traffic to the region. Port of Philadelphia handles some vehicle movement as well. This is a well serviced market.

Pickups in Philadelphia typically happen within 2 to 4 days. The challenge is similar to other dense Northeast cities. Carriers prefer to pick up from the suburbs, South Jersey, Delaware County, or the Route 1 corridor rather than navigating city streets with a full hauler. If your car is in the city proper we will usually coordinate a meetup just outside. If you are in the suburbs it is smooth and typically closer to the 2 day end of the range. The I-95 corridor is one of the most active in the country and Philadelphia sits right in the middle of it.

High Volume

Arriving in Memphis, TN

Memphis is a logistics city at its core and that benefits auto transport directly. Two major interstates cross here. I-40 runs coast to coast, connecting Los Angeles to the East Coast and passing right through Memphis. I-55 runs north to south, connecting Chicago and St. Louis down to Louisiana and the Gulf. That intersection puts Memphis on carrier routes that span the whole country. ADESA Memphis has a location here. Copart and IAA both operate Memphis locations. There is also independent auction activity at Dealers Auto Auction on Rental Road. The freight culture here is deep, which means there are drivers and carriers who know this market well.

Delivering to Memphis is smooth because carriers on I-40 and I-55 pass through as a matter of course. Trucks heading from Dallas and Oklahoma City, Chicago and St. Louis, and from Atlanta all move through the Memphis area naturally. This is not a city carriers need to detour to reach. Suburban delivery east of the city is clean. Midtown and central Memphis is accessible and carriers can usually get close with a hauler.

Pricing on This Route

Shipping a standard sedan from Philadelphia to Memphis on open carrier currently estimates between $600 and $900. That is based on the 1,072-mile distance and current market conditions.

Philadelphia runs slightly above the national average. Northeast operating costs, tolls, and density all factor in. The I-95 corridor to DC and New York is competitive. Routes to Florida and the Southeast are active snowbird lanes from fall through spring. Routes to Texas and the Midwest are well established. Overall you are paying a modest premium for being in a dense Northeast metro but it is not dramatic. Get a quote to see your specific number.

Memphis runs at or slightly below the national average. The I-40 and I-55 intersection keeps this market active enough that carriers are not charging a scarcity premium. Routes to and from Nashville, Atlanta, Dallas, and Chicago are all well traveled and competitively priced. The cost per mile drops further on long hauls because Memphis sits centrally on coast-to-coast runs. Routes into rural Mississippi, Arkansas, and western Tennessee cost a bit more because you are leaving the corridor. Get a quote to see your exact price.

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