Moving from Florida to 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 (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.
- ~1,764 miMiami → Minneapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,938+2-bedroom, movers
- 33City routes priced
In short
About 5,993 people moved from Florida to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,643), and about 8,506 went the other way. Between Miami and Minneapolis it is about 1,764 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,938 – $10,584 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,993 people a year (±1,643), against about 8,506 (±2,785) from Minnesota to Florida, so Minnesota loses about 2,513 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 4th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | Hennepin County | 201 ±219* |
| Broward County | Washington County | 182 ±227* |
| Hillsborough County | Olmsted County | 171 ±240* |
| Pinellas County | Dakota County | 97 ±105* |
| Miami-Dade County | Mower County | 93 ±120* |
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 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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
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 Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota 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 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. A move from Florida into Minnesota 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 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, about $5,715 – $7,620, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,993 people (±1,643) moved from Florida to Minnesota that year, against about 8,506 (±2,785) from Minnesota to Florida. That makes Florida the 4th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.