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City route · NB → NS
Car shipping from Fredericton to Halifax
Shipping a running sedan from Fredericton, NB to Halifax, NS costs about $475–$750 on an open carrier and $700–$1,125 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 435 km by road and takes 1–2 days on the truck.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $625
- Road distance
- 435km
- Days in transit
- 1–2
- Hours of driving
- 5
- Companies at both ends
- 2
Companies
Car shipping companies for Fredericton to Halifax
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
AF
Bedford (Halifax) auto transport company arranging car shipping across Canada and to the United States.
NC
Oakville online car shipping broker: instant prices and e-signed bookings for truck or enclosed rail transport between Canadian cities.
HF
Canadian vehicle relocation company since 1980 with 270+ car carriers, CP Rail service and seven terminals from Vancouver to Halifax.
Family-owned Quebec car carrier since 1986 with 85 trucks, serving dealers, auctions and fleets across Canada and the U.S., plus snowbird trips.
TB
Transport BMA
FMCSA verifiedQuebec car carrier for over 20 years, serving dealers, auctions and finance companies to any city in Canada, with pickups and exports to the U.S.
Enclosed vehicle transport since 1987 in air-ride trailers with lift gates; official Canadian shipping provider for Barrett-Jackson auctions.
DT
DriverCan Transport
FMCSA verifiedFamily carrier since 2003 moving personal and dealer vehicles across Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes and the northeastern U.S.
SA
Snowbirds Auto Connection
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned Concord carrier since 1993 with 14 trucks: weekly snowbird runs to Florida, moves across Canada and Canada–U.S. customs help.
AD
Acadian Driveaway
FMCSA verifiedToronto driveaway company delivering cars, trucks and buses door to door across Canada and the U.S. since 1987.
Canadian car hauler with 124 trucks and 40+ years of experience, shipping vehicles across Canada and to and from the U.S.
KW
Kee West Auto Carriers
FMCSA verifiedWinnipeg auto carrier shipping cars across Canada through a network of seven terminals.
Door-to-door car shipping across Canada and the U.S. since 2018: open transport, luxury vehicles, snowbird moves, auctions and dealers.
JT
Jeron Trucking
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned New Brunswick carrier shipping new and used vehicles across Canada and the U.S., with snowbird service.
DS
Diamond Shuttle Services
FMCSA verifiedEdmonton driveaway service that drives cars, vans and trucks door to door, across the city, across Canada or over the U.S. border.
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By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Fredericton to Halifax, 435 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $475–$750 | $700–$1,125 |
| SUV or crossover | $525–$850 | $775–$1,250 |
| Pickup truck | $600–$975 | $900–$1,475 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Fredericton to Halifax is January–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $625 Peak: about $650
About this route
Fredericton to Halifax by car carrier
At about 435 km, Fredericton to Halifax takes 1–2 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads east-southeast and stays on Atlantic time the whole way.
Moving from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia
About 2,044 people moved from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (1,881 in 2024/2025, 2,206 in 2025/2026). That is 19% of everyone who left New Brunswick for another province or territory, making Nova Scotia its #3 destination. See the New Brunswick to Nova Scotia guide →
Related routes
Nearby alternatives
Delivering near Halifax, or picking up near Fredericton? Prices for the neighbouring cities.
From Fredericton to cities near Halifax
- Fredericton to Moncton $325–$550 sedan, open carrier
- Fredericton to Saint John $300–$500 sedan, open carrier
- Fredericton to Sydney $575–$875 sedan, open carrier
- Fredericton to Lévis $525–$850 sedan, open carrier
- Fredericton to Quebec City $550–$850 sedan, open carrier
- Fredericton to Sherbrooke $550–$875 sedan, open carrier
To Halifax from cities near Fredericton
- Saint John to Halifax $450–$725 sedan, open carrier
- Moncton to Halifax $375–$625 sedan, open carrier
- Lévis to Halifax $750–$1,100 sedan, open carrier
- Quebec City to Halifax $750–$1,100 sedan, open carrier
- Sherbrooke to Halifax $775–$1,125 sedan, open carrier
- Saguenay to Halifax $825–$1,200 sedan, open carrier
New Brunswick to Nova Scotia guide All routes from Fredericton
FAQ
Fredericton to Halifax car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, OpenStreetMap road distances and Statistics Canada moving data.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Fredericton to Halifax?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $475–$750 from Fredericton to Halifax (435 km by road). An SUV costs about $525–$850, a pickup $600–$975, and an enclosed trailer $700–$1,125 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How long does it take to ship a car from Fredericton to Halifax?
Transit is usually 1–2 days after pickup for the 435 km trip. Allow another 1–5 days for a carrier to collect the car on a standard booking; expedited pickup costs about 30% more.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Fredericton to Halifax?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. Booking two to three weeks ahead with a flexible pickup date also lowers the quote.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Fredericton to Halifax?
Driving 435 km takes about 1 day: roughly $60 in fuel. Shipping a sedan costs about $475–$750. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.
Which car shipping companies go from Fredericton to Halifax?
Our directory lists 2 companies based at either end of this route. Compare them above, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.