Moving from Floridato Hawaii
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Honolulu it is about 5,663 miles and 12 days on the road (about 103 hours of driving); the 11 city pairs we price between the two states run from 5,295 to 5,663 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Miami to Honolulu, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Florida and Hawaii.
Cost of moving from Florida to Hawaii
At about 5,663 miles, full-service movers should land around $25,484 – $33,978 for a two-bedroom home and $29,306 – $39,075 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $18,348 – $24,464; a freight trailer is $12,232 – $16,309.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $19,113 – $25,484 | $13,761 – $18,348 | $9,174 – $12,232 |
| 1 bedroom | $22,935 – $30,580 | $16,513 – $22,018 | $11,009 – $14,678 |
| 2 bedrooms | $25,484 – $33,978 | $18,348 – $24,464 | $12,232 – $16,309 |
| 3 bedrooms | $29,306 – $39,075 | $21,100 – $28,134 | $14,067 – $18,756 |
| 4 bedrooms | $33,129 – $44,171 | $23,853 – $31,803 | $15,902 – $21,202 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $38,225 – $50,967 | $27,522 – $36,696 | $18,348 – $24,464 |
Transport only, for an estimated 5,663 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Florida to Hawaii
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee to Honolulu | ~5,295 mi | 7–14 days | $23,828 – $31,770 | $27,402 – $36,535 |
| Gainesville to Honolulu | ~5,439 mi | 7–14 days | $24,476 – $32,634 | $28,147 – $37,529 |
| Saint Petersburg to Honolulu | ~5,453 mi | 7–14 days | $24,539 – $32,718 | $28,219 – $37,626 |
| Tampa to Honolulu | ~5,463 mi | 7–14 days | $24,584 – $32,778 | $28,271 – $37,695 |
| Jacksonville to Honolulu | ~5,475 mi | 7–14 days | $24,638 – $32,850 | $28,333 – $37,777 |
| Cape Coral to Honolulu | ~5,519 mi | 7–14 days | $24,836 – $33,114 | $28,561 – $38,081 |
| Orlando to Honolulu | ~5,526 mi | 7–14 days | $24,867 – $33,156 | $28,597 – $38,129 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Honolulu | ~5,619 mi | 7–14 days | $25,286 – $33,714 | $29,078 – $38,771 |
| Hialeah to Honolulu | ~5,653 mi | 7–14 days | $25,439 – $33,918 | $29,254 – $39,006 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Honolulu | ~5,659 mi | 7–14 days | $25,466 – $33,954 | $29,285 – $39,047 |
| Miami to Honolulu | ~5,663 mi | 7–14 days | $25,484 – $33,978 | $29,306 – $39,075 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 5,663 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Florida
2,045 household-goods carriers in Florida are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Suddath Workplace Solutions, Jacksonville · USDOT 3527089 · 193 trucks
- Bms Moving & Storage, Sarasota · USDOT 716970 · 145 trucks
- Good Greek Moving And Storage, West Palm Beach · USDOT 2562486 · 83 trucks
- American Van Lines Inc, Pompano Beach · USDOT 614506 · 81 trucks
- First Class Moving Systems Inc, Tampa · USDOT 944759 · 50 trucks
At the Hawaii end
39 household-goods carriers are based in Hawaii — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Honolulu runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $25,484 – $33,978 | $31,855 – $42,473 |
| 3 bedrooms | $29,306 – $39,075 | $36,633 – $48,844 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Hawaii moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Hawaii?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Honolulu, the distance is about 5,663 miles. From our model that is $25,484 – $33,978 for a two-bedroom home and $29,306 – $39,075 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $18,348 – $24,464 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $12,232 – $16,309. Across the 11 city pairs we price between Florida and Hawaii, distances run from 5,295 to 5,663 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Hawaii take?
Miami to Honolulu is 12 days on the road (about 103 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Florida to Hawaii?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Florida into Hawaii is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Hawaii?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $12,232 – $16,309 for a two-bedroom home over 5,663 miles against $25,484 – $33,978 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $36,633 – $48,844 rather than $29,306 – $39,075.