Moving from Floridato Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Minneapolis it is about 1,764 miles and 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving); the 33 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,212 to 1,764 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Miami to Minneapolis, 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 Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Florida to Minnesota
At about 1,764 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,938 – $10,584 for a two-bedroom home and $9,129 – $12,172 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,715 – $7,620; a freight trailer is $3,810 – $5,080.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,954 – $7,938 | $4,287 – $5,715 | $2,858 – $3,810 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,144 – $9,526 | $5,144 – $6,858 | $3,429 – $4,572 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,938 – $10,584 | $5,715 – $7,620 | $3,810 – $5,080 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,129 – $12,172 | $6,573 – $8,764 | $4,382 – $5,842 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,319 – $13,759 | $7,430 – $9,907 | $4,953 – $6,604 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,907 – $15,876 | $8,573 – $11,431 | $5,715 – $7,620 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,764 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 Minnesota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 20 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee to Rochester | ~1,212 mi | 7–14 days | $5,454 – $7,272 | $6,272 – $8,363 |
| Tallahassee to Saint Paul | ~1,295 mi | 7–14 days | $5,828 – $7,770 | $6,702 – $8,935 |
| Jacksonville to Rochester | ~1,301 mi | 7–14 days | $5,855 – $7,806 | $6,733 – $8,977 |
| Tallahassee to Minneapolis | ~1,302 mi | 7–14 days | $5,859 – $7,812 | $6,738 – $8,984 |
| Gainesville to Rochester | ~1,325 mi | 7–14 days | $5,963 – $7,950 | $6,857 – $9,142 |
| Jacksonville to Saint Paul | ~1,383 mi | 7–14 days | $6,224 – $8,298 | $7,157 – $9,543 |
| Jacksonville to Minneapolis | ~1,390 mi | 7–14 days | $6,255 – $8,340 | $7,193 – $9,591 |
| Gainesville to Saint Paul | ~1,407 mi | 7–14 days | $6,332 – $8,442 | $7,281 – $9,708 |
| Gainesville to Minneapolis | ~1,414 mi | 7–14 days | $6,363 – $8,484 | $7,317 – $9,757 |
| Orlando to Rochester | ~1,437 mi | 7–14 days | $6,467 – $8,622 | $7,436 – $9,915 |
| Tampa to Rochester | ~1,448 mi | 7–14 days | $6,516 – $8,688 | $7,493 – $9,991 |
| Saint Petersburg to Rochester | ~1,456 mi | 7–14 days | $6,552 – $8,736 | $7,535 – $10,046 |
| Orlando to Saint Paul | ~1,519 mi | 7–14 days | $6,836 – $9,114 | $7,861 – $10,481 |
| Orlando to Minneapolis | ~1,526 mi | 7–14 days | $6,867 – $9,156 | $7,897 – $10,529 |
| Tampa to Saint Paul | ~1,530 mi | 7–14 days | $6,885 – $9,180 | $7,918 – $10,557 |
| Tampa to Minneapolis | ~1,537 mi | 7–14 days | $6,917 – $9,222 | $7,954 – $10,605 |
| Saint Petersburg to Saint Paul | ~1,539 mi | 7–14 days | $6,926 – $9,234 | $7,964 – $10,619 |
| Saint Petersburg to Minneapolis | ~1,545 mi | 7–14 days | $6,953 – $9,270 | $7,995 – $10,660 |
| Cape Coral to Rochester | ~1,557 mi | 7–14 days | $7,007 – $9,342 | $8,057 – $10,743 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Rochester | ~1,560 mi | 7–14 days | $7,020 – $9,360 | $8,073 – $10,764 |
| Cape Coral to Saint Paul | ~1,640 mi | 7–14 days | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Saint Paul | ~1,642 mi | 7–14 days | $7,389 – $9,852 | $8,497 – $11,330 |
| Cape Coral to Minneapolis | ~1,647 mi | 7–14 days | $7,412 – $9,882 | $8,523 – $11,364 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Minneapolis | ~1,649 mi | 7–14 days | $7,421 – $9,894 | $8,534 – $11,378 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Rochester | ~1,651 mi | 7–14 days | $7,430 – $9,906 | $8,544 – $11,392 |
| Hialeah to Rochester | ~1,664 mi | 7–14 days | $7,488 – $9,984 | $8,611 – $11,482 |
| Miami to Rochester | ~1,675 mi | 7–14 days | $7,538 – $10,050 | $8,668 – $11,557 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Saint Paul | ~1,733 mi | 7–14 days | $7,799 – $10,398 | $8,968 – $11,958 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Minneapolis | ~1,740 mi | 7–14 days | $7,830 – $10,440 | $9,004 – $12,006 |
| Hialeah to Saint Paul | ~1,747 mi | 7–14 days | $7,862 – $10,482 | $9,041 – $12,054 |
| Hialeah to Minneapolis | ~1,754 mi | 7–14 days | $7,893 – $10,524 | $9,077 – $12,103 |
| Miami to Saint Paul | ~1,757 mi | 7–14 days | $7,907 – $10,542 | $9,092 – $12,123 |
| Miami to Minneapolis | ~1,764 mi | 7–14 days | $7,938 – $10,584 | $9,129 – $12,172 |
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 1,764 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 Minnesota end
277 household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Minneapolis runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,938 – $10,584 | $9,923 – $13,230 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,129 – $12,172 | $11,411 – $15,215 |
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 Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,764 miles. From our model that is $7,938 – $10,584 for a two-bedroom home and $9,129 – $12,172 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,715 – $7,620 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,810 – $5,080. Across the 33 city pairs we price between Florida and Minnesota, distances run from 1,212 to 1,764 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Minnesota take?
Miami to Minneapolis is 4 days on the road (about 32 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 Minnesota?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Florida into Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,810 – $5,080 for a two-bedroom home over 1,764 miles against $7,938 – $10,584 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 $11,411 – $15,215 rather than $9,129 – $12,172.