How long does it take?
Ocean transit commonly 4–7 days; allow 3–4 weeks door to door including clearance. The route covers about 1,200 ocean miles from South Florida to Philipsburg.
Shipping a car from Miami to Saint Martin
Published estimates for shipping a car from Miami to Saint Martin ranged $1,200–$2,700 (standard sedan to Philipsburg, Sint Maarten; single published source), and transit is commonly 4–7 days.
Know this first: Decide the Dutch or French side first — one island, two customs regimes, and your registration side sets the paperwork and the taxes.
What route does the car take?
Eastern Caribbean sailings from South Florida ports into Philipsburg, Sint Maarten.
When should I ship?
Year-round service. The island sits squarely in the hurricane belt — June through November carries real schedule risk, and vessels fill fast ahead of winter high season.
What will it cost?
Published third-party estimates ranged $1,200–$2,700 (standard sedan to Philipsburg, Sint Maarten; single published source, collected August 2026). Freight to Philipsburg plus duty under whichever side’s customs the car registers — Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint-Martin tax differently. The side question is the cost question.
What this route costs
Published estimates collected August 2026 · standard sedan to Philipsburg, Sint Maarten; single published source
$1,200–$2,700
$1,200–$2,700
as published by All Transport Depot
RoRo most economical; average transit 7–14 days
quotes on request
as published by Royal Shipping Lines
publishes weekly US–Philipsburg sailings with 5–7 day East Coast transit, but no price
Only one company publishes a dollar figure for this lane — treat the range as orientation from a single source, with duties assessed separately on arrival.
These figures are estimates published by third-party transport companies, shown here for orientation with their sources and collection date. They are not quotes from Car Shipping Miami or from providers on this marketplace, and they are not binding on anyone. Independent providers set their own pricing for your specific shipment.
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The numbers behind this route
Every figure below names its source — the standard the whole site holds itself to.
~34 sq mi
one small island shared by two countries — the smallest such landmass on earth
Source: Treaty of Concordia (1648)
4–7 days
typical ocean transit, South Florida to Philipsburg
Source: Ocean carrier published schedules
Miami to Saint Martin, easy as 1-2-3
Tell us the route and the vehicle
Both endpoints, the vehicle and your timing. Exports add paperwork, not mystery — it starts the same way.
RoRo or container, paperwork cleared
A provider or forwarder prices both options and files the US customs export paperwork against your title.
Sailing, customs, then the road
The car ships from a South Florida port; the importer clears destination customs and duties before it drives away.
How this route behaves
What to know about Miami to Saint Martin
Dutch side or French side — answer first
Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin run separate customs regimes with different duties and registration rules, and the crossing between them is open. Cars land at Philipsburg either way, but where the vehicle registers determines what you pay and file — settle it before booking.
Hurricane season is a genuine factor here
This island has taken direct hits, and late-summer sailings can shift with little notice. If your move can choose its season, the December-to-May window is the calm one in every sense.
Small island, standard export file
The Florida end is the usual: original title, CBP, export filing, RoRo prep. On arrival expect port handling and duty per the chosen side before release — ask for the landed picture with the government charges itemized.
Common questions
Miami to Saint Martin car shipping, answered
How long does car shipping from Miami to Saint Martin take?
Ocean transit commonly 4–7 days; allow 3–4 weeks door to door including clearance. The route covers about 1,200 ocean miles from South Florida to Philipsburg.
When is the best time to ship a car from Miami to Saint Martin?
Year-round service. The island sits squarely in the hurricane belt — June through November carries real schedule risk, and vessels fill fast ahead of winter high season.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Miami to Saint Martin?
Published third-party estimates ranged $1,200–$2,700 (standard sedan to Philipsburg, Sint Maarten; single published source, collected August 2026). Freight to Philipsburg plus duty under whichever side’s customs the car registers — Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint-Martin tax differently. The side question is the cost question.
My home is on the French side — does the port matter?
Vehicle sailings land at Philipsburg on the Dutch side either way; the crossing is open. What matters is where the car registers — that side’s customs, duty and paperwork govern.
When should I avoid shipping to Saint Martin?
Late hurricane season if you can — the island sits squarely in the belt and has taken direct hits. December through May is the calm window in every sense, though vessels fill early ahead of high season.
Who pays import duties and taxes?
The importer — you, or whoever receives the car — pays the destination country’s duties, taxes and clearance fees on arrival. Published freight figures exclude them, and on many routes they rival or exceed the freight itself, so get the destination’s current rates before committing.
What paperwork does a vehicle export need?
US customs requires the original title and an export filing, with the documentation presented ahead of the sailing. The destination country adds its own import forms. A provider or freight forwarder handles the filings; your job is supplying the documents early.
Should I ship RoRo or in a container?
Roll-on/roll-off is usually the economical choice for a running car — it drives on and off the vessel. A container costs more and suits high-value cars, non-runners, or destinations where RoRo service is thin. Providers can price both for comparison.
Can I ship a financed car overseas?
Only with the lien holder’s written authorization — US customs will not clear a vehicle for export without the title or the lender’s permission. If the car has a loan on it, start that conversation with the lender first; it is the slowest document to obtain.
Open transportThe standard way most cars move.Enclosed transportCovered trailers for cars that warrant it.
Other routes people ship from Miami
Distances and transit ranges describe how these routes typically behave. They are not quotes, and they are not a commitment by Car Shipping Miami or any provider. Import duties, taxes and vehicle-eligibility rules are set by governments and change — confirm current requirements before booking any ocean or international shipment. The provider you speak with gives the estimate that applies to your shipment.
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