A small-scale magnetic levitation (maglev) prototype was built using neodymium magnets to lift an object on a guideway support. The magnets were positioned inside the guideway and carrier, utilizing repulsion force for levitation. The prototype was tested using various methods to achieve magnetic levitation while carrying different weights, and the time taken was recorded. The results showed 25% decreases in the levitation gap and a 17% decrease in time taken as the load increased. Increasing the number of magnets from 6 to 10 led to 10% increase in height and a nearly 24% decrease in time taken. With increasing weight loads and the number of magnets, the carrier’s movement became smoother, and levitation was achieved with a sufficient amount of magnetic field, resulting in shorter travel time over a fixed distance.