Moving from Florida to New York
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and New York City it is 1,283 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 110 city pairs we price between the two states run from 975 to 1,434 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.
- 1,283 miMiami → New York City
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,774+2-bedroom, movers
- 110City routes priced
In short
About 28,080 people moved from Florida to New York in 2024 (Census estimate, ±4,963), and about 50,661 went the other way. Between Miami and New York City it is 1,283 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,774 – $7,698 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to New York
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 28,080 people a year (±4,963), against about 50,661 (±6,714) from New York to Florida, so New York loses about 22,581 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 3rd-largest of the 48 states sending people to New York; New York took in about 284,868 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | New York County | 1,433 ±570 |
| Palm Beach County | New York County | 642 ±377 |
| Orange County | New York County | 631 ±498 |
| Broward County | New York County | 480 ±295 |
| Broward County | Queens County | 419 ±271 |
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.
Miami to New York City, 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 New York.
Cost of moving from Florida to New York
At 1,283 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,774 – $7,698 for a two-bedroom home and $6,640 – $8,853 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,157 – $5,543; a freight trailer is $2,771 – $3,695.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,330 – $5,774 | $3,118 – $4,157 | $2,078 – $2,771 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,196 – $6,928 | $3,741 – $4,988 | $2,494 – $3,326 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,774 – $7,698 | $4,157 – $5,543 | $2,771 – $3,695 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,640 – $8,853 | $4,780 – $6,374 | $3,187 – $4,249 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,506 – $10,007 | $5,404 – $7,205 | $3,603 – $4,804 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,660 – $11,547 | $6,235 – $8,314 | $4,157 – $5,543 |
Transport only, for 1,283 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 New York
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 8 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville to New York City | ~975 mi | 3–7 days | $4,388 – $5,850 | $5,046 – $6,728 |
| Jacksonville to Yonkers | ~993 mi | 3–7 days | $4,469 – $5,958 | $5,139 – $6,852 |
| Jacksonville to Mount Vernon | ~994 mi | 3–7 days | $4,473 – $5,964 | $5,144 – $6,859 |
| Jacksonville to New Rochelle | ~996 mi | 3–7 days | $4,482 – $5,976 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| Jacksonville to Buffalo | ~1,028 mi | 3–7 days | $4,626 – $6,168 | $5,320 – $7,093 |
| Gainesville to New York City | ~1,044 mi | 3–7 days | $4,698 – $6,264 | $5,403 – $7,204 |
| Tallahassee to Buffalo | ~1,061 mi | 3–7 days | $4,775 – $6,366 | $5,491 – $7,321 |
| Gainesville to Yonkers | ~1,062 mi | 3–7 days | $4,779 – $6,372 | $5,496 – $7,328 |
| Gainesville to Mount Vernon | ~1,063 mi | 3–7 days | $4,784 – $6,378 | $5,501 – $7,335 |
| Gainesville to New Rochelle | ~1,065 mi | 3–7 days | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Tallahassee to New York City | ~1,065 mi | 3–7 days | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Jacksonville to Rochester | ~1,066 mi | 3–7 days | $4,797 – $6,396 | $5,517 – $7,355 |
| Tallahassee to Yonkers | ~1,083 mi | 3–7 days | $4,874 – $6,498 | $5,605 – $7,473 |
| Jacksonville to Syracuse | ~1,084 mi | 3–7 days | $4,878 – $6,504 | $5,610 – $7,480 |
| Tallahassee to Mount Vernon | ~1,084 mi | 3–7 days | $4,878 – $6,504 | $5,610 – $7,480 |
| Tallahassee to New Rochelle | ~1,086 mi | 3–7 days | $4,887 – $6,516 | $5,620 – $7,493 |
| Gainesville to Buffalo | ~1,087 mi | 3–7 days | $4,892 – $6,522 | $5,625 – $7,500 |
| Orlando to New York City | ~1,095 mi | 3–7 days | $4,928 – $6,570 | $5,667 – $7,556 |
| Jacksonville to Utica | ~1,109 mi | 3–7 days | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Tallahassee to Rochester | ~1,110 mi | 3–7 days | $4,995 – $6,660 | $5,744 – $7,659 |
| Orlando to Yonkers | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Orlando to Mount Vernon | ~1,114 mi | 3–7 days | $5,013 – $6,684 | $5,765 – $7,687 |
| Orlando to New Rochelle | ~1,115 mi | 3–7 days | $5,018 – $6,690 | $5,770 – $7,694 |
| Jacksonville to Albany | ~1,116 mi | 3–7 days | $5,022 – $6,696 | $5,775 – $7,700 |
| Jacksonville to Schenectady | ~1,122 mi | 3–7 days | $5,049 – $6,732 | $5,806 – $7,742 |
| Gainesville to Rochester | ~1,128 mi | 3–7 days | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| Tallahassee to Syracuse | ~1,142 mi | 3–7 days | $5,139 – $6,852 | $5,910 – $7,880 |
| Gainesville to Syracuse | ~1,149 mi | 3–7 days | $5,171 – $6,894 | $5,946 – $7,928 |
| Port Saint Lucie to New York City | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Orlando to Buffalo | ~1,167 mi | 3–7 days | $5,252 – $7,002 | $6,039 – $8,052 |
| Tampa to New York City | ~1,171 mi | 3–7 days | $5,270 – $7,026 | $6,060 – $8,080 |
| Gainesville to Utica | ~1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| Tallahassee to Utica | ~1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Mount Vernon | ~1,181 mi | 3–7 days | $5,315 – $7,086 | $6,112 – $8,149 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Yonkers | ~1,181 mi | 3–7 days | $5,315 – $7,086 | $6,112 – $8,149 |
| Port Saint Lucie to New Rochelle | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Gainesville to Albany | ~1,184 mi | 3–7 days | $5,328 – $7,104 | $6,127 – $8,170 |
| Gainesville to Schenectady | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Tampa to Yonkers | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Saint Petersburg to New York City | ~1,190 mi | 3–7 days | $5,355 – $7,140 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| Tampa to Mount Vernon | ~1,190 mi | 3–7 days | $5,355 – $7,140 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| Tampa to New Rochelle | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Tallahassee to Albany | ~1,195 mi | 3–7 days | $5,378 – $7,170 | $6,184 – $8,246 |
| Tallahassee to Schenectady | ~1,198 mi | 3–7 days | $5,391 – $7,188 | $6,200 – $8,266 |
| Orlando to Rochester | ~1,202 mi | 7–14 days | $5,409 – $7,212 | $6,220 – $8,294 |
| Saint Petersburg to Yonkers | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Saint Petersburg to Mount Vernon | ~1,209 mi | 7–14 days | $5,441 – $7,254 | $6,257 – $8,342 |
| Saint Petersburg to New Rochelle | ~1,211 mi | 7–14 days | $5,450 – $7,266 | $6,267 – $8,356 |
| Orlando to Syracuse | ~1,217 mi | 7–14 days | $5,477 – $7,302 | $6,298 – $8,397 |
| Tampa to Buffalo | ~1,226 mi | 7–14 days | $5,517 – $7,356 | $6,345 – $8,459 |
| Orlando to Utica | ~1,239 mi | 7–14 days | $5,576 – $7,434 | $6,412 – $8,549 |
| Orlando to Albany | ~1,240 mi | 7–14 days | $5,580 – $7,440 | $6,417 – $8,556 |
| Saint Petersburg to Buffalo | ~1,243 mi | 7–14 days | $5,594 – $7,458 | $6,433 – $8,577 |
| Fort Lauderdale to New York City | ~1,245 mi | 7–14 days | $5,603 – $7,470 | $6,443 – $8,591 |
| Orlando to Schenectady | ~1,247 mi | 7–14 days | $5,612 – $7,482 | $6,453 – $8,604 |
| Cape Coral to New York City | ~1,252 mi | 7–14 days | $5,634 – $7,512 | $6,479 – $8,639 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Buffalo | ~1,261 mi | 7–14 days | $5,675 – $7,566 | $6,526 – $8,701 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Mount Vernon | ~1,264 mi | 7–14 days | $5,688 – $7,584 | $6,541 – $8,722 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Yonkers | ~1,264 mi | 7–14 days | $5,688 – $7,584 | $6,541 – $8,722 |
| Fort Lauderdale to New Rochelle | ~1,265 mi | 7–14 days | $5,693 – $7,590 | $6,546 – $8,729 |
| Tampa to Rochester | ~1,265 mi | 7–14 days | $5,693 – $7,590 | $6,546 – $8,729 |
| Hialeah to New York City | ~1,268 mi | 7–14 days | $5,706 – $7,608 | $6,562 – $8,749 |
| Cape Coral to Mount Vernon | ~1,271 mi | 7–14 days | $5,720 – $7,626 | $6,577 – $8,770 |
| Cape Coral to Yonkers | ~1,271 mi | 7–14 days | $5,720 – $7,626 | $6,577 – $8,770 |
| Cape Coral to New Rochelle | ~1,273 mi | 7–14 days | $5,729 – $7,638 | $6,588 – $8,784 |
| Miami to New York City | 1,283 mi | 7–14 days | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Saint Petersburg to Rochester | ~1,283 mi | 7–14 days | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Tampa to Syracuse | ~1,284 mi | 7–14 days | $5,778 – $7,704 | $6,645 – $8,860 |
| Hialeah to Mount Vernon | ~1,287 mi | 7–14 days | $5,792 – $7,722 | $6,660 – $8,880 |
| Hialeah to Yonkers | ~1,287 mi | 7–14 days | $5,792 – $7,722 | $6,660 – $8,880 |
| Hialeah to New Rochelle | ~1,288 mi | 7–14 days | $5,796 – $7,728 | $6,665 – $8,887 |
| Miami to Mount Vernon | ~1,291 mi | 7–14 days | $5,810 – $7,746 | $6,681 – $8,908 |
| Miami to Yonkers | ~1,292 mi | 7–14 days | $5,814 – $7,752 | $6,686 – $8,915 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Rochester | ~1,292 mi | 7–14 days | $5,814 – $7,752 | $6,686 – $8,915 |
| Miami to New Rochelle | ~1,293 mi | 7–14 days | $5,819 – $7,758 | $6,691 – $8,922 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Syracuse | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
| Saint Petersburg to Syracuse | ~1,302 mi | 7–14 days | $5,859 – $7,812 | $6,738 – $8,984 |
| Tampa to Utica | ~1,308 mi | 7–14 days | $5,886 – $7,848 | $6,769 – $9,025 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Albany | ~1,312 mi | 7–14 days | $5,904 – $7,872 | $6,790 – $9,053 |
| Tampa to Albany | ~1,314 mi | 7–14 days | $5,913 – $7,884 | $6,800 – $9,067 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Utica | ~1,318 mi | 7–14 days | $5,931 – $7,908 | $6,821 – $9,094 |
| Tampa to Schenectady | ~1,320 mi | 7–14 days | $5,940 – $7,920 | $6,831 – $9,108 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Schenectady | ~1,321 mi | 7–14 days | $5,945 – $7,926 | $6,836 – $9,115 |
| Cape Coral to Buffalo | ~1,325 mi | 7–14 days | $5,963 – $7,950 | $6,857 – $9,142 |
| Saint Petersburg to Utica | ~1,327 mi | 7–14 days | $5,972 – $7,962 | $6,867 – $9,156 |
| Saint Petersburg to Albany | ~1,333 mi | 7–14 days | $5,999 – $7,998 | $6,898 – $9,198 |
| Saint Petersburg to Schenectady | ~1,339 mi | 7–14 days | $6,026 – $8,034 | $6,929 – $9,239 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo | ~1,353 mi | 7–14 days | $6,089 – $8,118 | $7,002 – $9,336 |
| Cape Coral to Rochester | ~1,361 mi | 7–14 days | $6,125 – $8,166 | $7,043 – $9,391 |
| Hialeah to Buffalo | ~1,374 mi | 7–14 days | $6,183 – $8,244 | $7,110 – $9,481 |
| Cape Coral to Syracuse | ~1,376 mi | 7–14 days | $6,192 – $8,256 | $7,121 – $9,494 |
| Miami to Buffalo | ~1,381 mi | 7–14 days | $6,215 – $8,286 | $7,147 – $9,529 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Rochester | ~1,382 mi | 7–14 days | $6,219 – $8,292 | $7,152 – $9,536 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Syracuse | ~1,389 mi | 7–14 days | $6,251 – $8,334 | $7,188 – $9,584 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Albany | ~1,397 mi | 7–14 days | $6,287 – $8,382 | $7,229 – $9,639 |
| Cape Coral to Utica | ~1,398 mi | 7–14 days | $6,291 – $8,388 | $7,235 – $9,646 |
| Cape Coral to Albany | ~1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
| Hialeah to Rochester | ~1,404 mi | 7–14 days | $6,318 – $8,424 | $7,266 – $9,688 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Schenectady | ~1,405 mi | 7–14 days | $6,323 – $8,430 | $7,271 – $9,694 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Utica | ~1,405 mi | 7–14 days | $6,323 – $8,430 | $7,271 – $9,694 |
| Cape Coral to Schenectady | ~1,406 mi | 7–14 days | $6,327 – $8,436 | $7,276 – $9,701 |
| Hialeah to Syracuse | ~1,411 mi | 7–14 days | $6,350 – $8,466 | $7,302 – $9,736 |
| Miami to Rochester | ~1,411 mi | 7–14 days | $6,350 – $8,466 | $7,302 – $9,736 |
| Miami to Syracuse | ~1,417 mi | 7–14 days | $6,377 – $8,502 | $7,333 – $9,777 |
| Hialeah to Albany | ~1,419 mi | 7–14 days | $6,386 – $8,514 | $7,343 – $9,791 |
| Miami to Albany | 1,423 mi | 7–14 days | $6,404 – $8,538 | $7,364 – $9,819 |
| Hialeah to Schenectady | ~1,428 mi | 7–14 days | $6,426 – $8,568 | $7,390 – $9,853 |
| Hialeah to Utica | ~1,428 mi | 7–14 days | $6,426 – $8,568 | $7,390 – $9,853 |
| Miami to Schenectady | ~1,433 mi | 7–14 days | $6,449 – $8,598 | $7,416 – $9,888 |
| Miami to Utica | ~1,434 mi | 7–14 days | $6,453 – $8,604 | $7,421 – $9,895 |
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 New York end, 954 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New York, moving costs in New York, or the reverse trip, New York to Florida. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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Florida to New York moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to New York?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and New York City, the distance is 1,283 miles. From our model that is $5,774 – $7,698 for a two-bedroom home and $6,640 – $8,853 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,157 – $5,543 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,771 – $3,695. Across the 110 city pairs we price between Florida and New York, distances run from 975 to 1,434 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to New York take?
Miami to New York City is 3 days on the road (about 23 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 New York?
Yes. A move from Florida into New York 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 New York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,771 – $3,695 for a two-bedroom home over 1,283 miles against $5,774 – $7,698 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,157 – $5,543, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to New York each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 28,080 people (±4,963) moved from Florida to New York that year, against about 50,661 (±6,714) from New York to Florida. That makes Florida the 3rd-largest source of new residents for New York among the states.