Moving from Florida to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Boston it is 1,498 miles and 4 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 33 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,115 to 1,498 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.
- 1,498 miMiami → Boston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,741+2-bedroom, movers
- 33City routes priced
In short
About 10,580 people moved from Florida to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,788), and about 21,834 went the other way. Between Miami and Boston it is 1,498 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,741 – $8,988 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 10,580 people a year (±2,788), against about 21,834 (±4,803) from Massachusetts to Florida, so Massachusetts loses about 11,254 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 5th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | Suffolk County | 554 ±254 |
| Broward County | Middlesex County | 351 ±176 |
| Miami-Dade County | Norfolk County | 284 ±230 |
| Bay County | Middlesex County | 263 ±309* |
| Broward County | Suffolk County | 263 ±97 |
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 Boston, 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 Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Florida to Massachusetts
At 1,498 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,741 – $8,988 for a two-bedroom home and $7,752 – $10,336 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,854 – $6,471; a freight trailer is $3,236 – $4,314.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,056 – $6,741 | $3,640 – $4,854 | $2,427 – $3,236 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,067 – $8,089 | $4,368 – $5,824 | $2,912 – $3,883 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,741 – $8,988 | $4,854 – $6,471 | $3,236 – $4,314 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,752 – $10,336 | $5,582 – $7,442 | $3,721 – $4,961 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,763 – $11,684 | $6,310 – $8,413 | $4,206 – $5,609 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,112 – $13,482 | $7,280 – $9,707 | $4,854 – $6,471 |
Transport only, for 1,498 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 Massachusetts
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville to Springfield | ~1,115 mi | 3–7 days | $5,018 – $6,690 | $5,770 – $7,694 |
| Jacksonville to Worcester | ~1,153 mi | 3–7 days | $5,189 – $6,918 | $5,967 – $7,956 |
| Gainesville to Springfield | ~1,184 mi | 3–7 days | $5,328 – $7,104 | $6,127 – $8,170 |
| Jacksonville to Boston | ~1,187 mi | 3–7 days | $5,342 – $7,122 | $6,143 – $8,190 |
| Tallahassee to Springfield | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
| Gainesville to Worcester | ~1,223 mi | 7–14 days | $5,504 – $7,338 | $6,329 – $8,439 |
| Orlando to Springfield | ~1,234 mi | 7–14 days | $5,553 – $7,404 | $6,386 – $8,515 |
| Tallahassee to Worcester | ~1,247 mi | 7–14 days | $5,612 – $7,482 | $6,453 – $8,604 |
| Gainesville to Boston | ~1,256 mi | 7–14 days | $5,652 – $7,536 | $6,500 – $8,666 |
| Orlando to Worcester | ~1,270 mi | 7–14 days | $5,715 – $7,620 | $6,572 – $8,763 |
| Tallahassee to Boston | ~1,284 mi | 7–14 days | $5,778 – $7,704 | $6,645 – $8,860 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Springfield | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
| Orlando to Boston | ~1,301 mi | 7–14 days | $5,855 – $7,806 | $6,733 – $8,977 |
| Tampa to Springfield | ~1,311 mi | 7–14 days | $5,900 – $7,866 | $6,784 – $9,046 |
| Saint Petersburg to Springfield | ~1,330 mi | 7–14 days | $5,985 – $7,980 | $6,883 – $9,177 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Worcester | ~1,332 mi | 7–14 days | $5,994 – $7,992 | $6,893 – $9,191 |
| Tampa to Worcester | ~1,348 mi | 7–14 days | $6,066 – $8,088 | $6,976 – $9,301 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Boston | ~1,360 mi | 7–14 days | $6,120 – $8,160 | $7,038 – $9,384 |
| Saint Petersburg to Worcester | ~1,367 mi | 7–14 days | $6,152 – $8,202 | $7,074 – $9,432 |
| Tampa to Boston | ~1,380 mi | 7–14 days | $6,210 – $8,280 | $7,141 – $9,522 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Springfield | ~1,381 mi | 7–14 days | $6,215 – $8,286 | $7,147 – $9,529 |
| Cape Coral to Springfield | ~1,392 mi | 7–14 days | $6,264 – $8,352 | $7,204 – $9,605 |
| Saint Petersburg to Boston | ~1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
| Hialeah to Springfield | ~1,404 mi | 7–14 days | $6,318 – $8,424 | $7,266 – $9,688 |
| Miami to Springfield | ~1,409 mi | 7–14 days | $6,341 – $8,454 | $7,292 – $9,722 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Worcester | ~1,412 mi | 7–14 days | $6,354 – $8,472 | $7,307 – $9,743 |
| Cape Coral to Worcester | ~1,427 mi | 7–14 days | $6,422 – $8,562 | $7,385 – $9,846 |
| Hialeah to Worcester | ~1,435 mi | 7–14 days | $6,458 – $8,610 | $7,426 – $9,901 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Boston | ~1,439 mi | 7–14 days | $6,476 – $8,634 | $7,447 – $9,929 |
| Miami to Worcester | ~1,440 mi | 7–14 days | $6,480 – $8,640 | $7,452 – $9,936 |
| Cape Coral to Boston | ~1,457 mi | 7–14 days | $6,557 – $8,742 | $7,540 – $10,053 |
| Hialeah to Boston | ~1,462 mi | 7–14 days | $6,579 – $8,772 | $7,566 – $10,088 |
| Miami to Boston | 1,498 mi | 7–14 days | $6,741 – $8,988 | $7,752 – $10,336 |
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 Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Boston, the distance is 1,498 miles. From our model that is $6,741 – $8,988 for a two-bedroom home and $7,752 – $10,336 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,854 – $6,471 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,236 – $4,314. Across the 33 city pairs we price between Florida and Massachusetts, distances run from 1,115 to 1,498 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Massachusetts take?
Miami to Boston is 4 days on the road (about 27 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Florida into Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,236 – $4,314 for a two-bedroom home over 1,498 miles against $6,741 – $8,988 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,854 – $6,471, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 10,580 people (±2,788) moved from Florida to Massachusetts that year, against about 21,834 (±4,803) from Massachusetts to Florida. That makes Florida the 5th-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.