Moving from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
About 214 miles inside Florida. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Florida, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers about 214 miles and is a move within Florida. Full-service movers cost $963 – $1,284 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 1,901 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 214 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $963 – $1,284. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Florida
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $722 – $963 | $520 – $693 | $347 – $462 |
| 1 bedroom | $867 – $1,156 | $624 – $832 | $416 – $555 |
| 2 bedrooms | $963 – $1,284 | $693 – $924 | $462 – $616 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,107 – $1,477 | $797 – $1,063 | $532 – $709 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,252 – $1,669 | $901 – $1,202 | $601 – $801 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,445 – $1,926 | $1,040 – $1,387 | $693 – $924 |
Transport only, for an estimated 214 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Orlando to Fort Lauderdale
214 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,070. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $963 to $1,284, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,901 people a year (±496) moved from Orange County, FL, home to Orlando, to Broward County, FL, home to Fort Lauderdale. Going the other way: about 4,137 people a year (±961). Movers from Orange County make up 2.4% of the 79,073 people a year who moved into Broward County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Seminole County, FL | 11,653 ±1,462 |
| Osceola County, FL | 8,843 ±1,432 |
| Lake County, FL | 5,644 ±1,426 |
| Polk County, FL | 3,685 ±946 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 2,956 ±631 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 23,895 ±2,535 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 6,820 ±1,067 |
| Brevard County, FL | 2,453 ±1,767 |
| Orange County, FL | 1,901 ±496 |
| Queens County, NY | 1,379 ±481 |
Licensed movers at each end
149 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Orlando. 23 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 11.9% of their 67 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Class Moving and StorageUSDOT 2516919 | Orlando · 6 mi | 16 trucks | 28 | 12.5% of 16 |
| Sebastian Moving and More LLCUSDOT 1575104 | Apopka · 17 mi | 16 trucks | 8 | 20.0% of 5 |
| Two Men and A Truck Seminole CountyUSDOT 1170208 | Casselberry · 9 mi | 14 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Central Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 867041 | Orlando · 6 mi | 11 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2285840 | Orlando · 8 mi | 10 trucks | 6 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Osceola Movers LLCUSDOT 2544712 | Kissimmee · 21 mi | 9 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fort Lauderdale end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fort Lauderdale: American Van Lines Inc (Pompano Beach, 81 trucks), Armstrong Relocation Florida LLC (Pompano Beach, 46 trucks), Blvd Moving LLC (Pompano Beach, 35 trucks), Colonial Van Lines Inc (Pompano Beach, 25 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Florida, so Florida rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Florida licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Florida, so your protection on this 214-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Orlando to Fort Lauderdale
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 214 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
A local move inside Fort Lauderdale later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Fort Lauderdale are Hialeah (about 23 mi), Miami (about 28 mi), Port Saint Lucie (about 95 mi).
Other routes from Orlando
All routes from Orlando, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando to Tampa, FL | ~90 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Orlando to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~110 mi | $495 – $660 |
| Orlando to Gainesville, FL | ~114 mi | $513 – $684 |
| Orlando to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Orlando to Jacksonville, FL | ~145 mi | $653 – $870 |
| Orlando to Cape Coral, FL | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
| Orlando to Miami, FL | 235 mi | $1,058 – $1,410 |
| Orlando to Tallahassee, FL | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
Also moving to Fort Lauderdale: from Miami, FL, from Port Saint Lucie, FL, from Cape Coral, FL, from Tampa, FL.
Orlando to Fort Lauderdale moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 214 miles cost about $722 – $963 for a studio, $963 – $1,284 for a two-bedroom home and $1,107 – $1,477 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $462 – $616 for a two-bedroom home, against $963 – $1,284 with full-service movers; a moving container is $693 – $924.
Is Orlando to Fort Lauderdale an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Florida, so the move is regulated by Florida rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Florida requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,901 people a year (margin of error ±496) moved from Orange County, which contains Orlando, to Broward County, which contains Fort Lauderdale.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.