Moving from Florida to 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 (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~5,663 miMiami → Honolulu
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $25,484+2-bedroom, movers
- 11City routes priced
In short
About 4,002 people moved from Florida to Hawaii in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,825), and about 3,966 went the other way. Between Miami and Honolulu it is about 5,663 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $25,484 – $33,978 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Hawaii
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,002 people a year (±1,825), against about 3,966 (±2,243) from Hawaii to Florida, so Hawaii gains about 36 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 4th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Hawaii; Hawaii took in about 53,093 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard County | Honolulu County | 249 ±202 |
| Hillsborough County | Honolulu County | 228 ±195 |
| Pasco County | Honolulu County | 216 ±301* |
| Duval County | Honolulu County | 206 ±183 |
| Miami-Dade County | Honolulu County | 142 ±164* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Florida
274 of the 516 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,846 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 170 of 901 vehicle inspections (18.9%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,828 driver inspections (17.1%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 614506 | 104 | 12 of 54 | 7 of 104 |
| Blvd Moving LLCPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 2892909 | 90 | 16 of 67 | 6 of 81 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageWest Palm Beach, FL · USDOT 2562486 | 77 | 4 of 35 | 6 of 77 |
| Agility Van LinesFort Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 2564711 | 44 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 44 |
| International Van LinesPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 3795167 | 43 | 7 of 33 | 2 of 43 |
| BMS Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 716970 | 37 | 2 of 23 | 1 of 31 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,652 listed household-goods carriers are based in Florida, 516 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Florida directory ranks them. At the Hawaii end, 38 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Hawaii, moving costs in Hawaii, or the reverse trip, Hawaii to Florida. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Florida into Hawaii is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,652 listed movers based in Florida, 516 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Florida.
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, about $18,348 – $24,464, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Hawaii each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,002 people (±1,825) moved from Florida to Hawaii that year, against about 3,966 (±2,243) from Hawaii to Florida. That makes Florida the 4th-largest source of new residents for Hawaii among the states.