Moving from Orlando, FL to Miami, FL
235 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.
Measured driving distance. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Orlando, FL to Miami, FL covers 235 miles and is a move within Florida. Full-service movers cost $1,058 – $1,410 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 1,262 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 235 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 $1,058 – $1,410. 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 Miami
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $793 – $1,058 | $571 – $761 | $381 – $508 |
| 1 bedroom | $952 – $1,269 | $685 – $914 | $457 – $609 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,058 – $1,410 | $761 – $1,015 | $508 – $677 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,216 – $1,622 | $876 – $1,167 | $584 – $778 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,375 – $1,833 | $990 – $1,320 | $660 – $880 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,586 – $2,115 | $1,142 – $1,523 | $761 – $1,015 |
Transport only, for 235 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 Miami
235 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,175. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,058 to $1,410, 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 Miami
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,262 people a year (±270) moved from Orange County, FL, home to Orlando, to Miami-Dade County, FL, home to Miami. Going the other way: about 5,872 people a year (±1,121). Movers from Orange County make up 2.4% of the 52,432 people a year who moved into Miami-Dade 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 |
|---|---|
| Broward County, FL | 10,416 ±1,160 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 2,015 ±532 |
| Kings County, NY | 1,710 ±759 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 1,490 ±495 |
| New York County, NY | 1,435 ±463 |
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 Miami end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Miami: Top 10 Van Lines Inc (Miami, 20 trucks), Alexis Moving & Delivery 2 Inc (Miami, 20 trucks), Solomon and Sons Relocation Services Inc (Dania Beach, 17 trucks), Honest Movers Moving and Storage Inc (Miami, 15 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 235-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 Miami
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 235 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 Miami
A local move inside Miami 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 Miami are Hialeah (about 11 mi), Fort Lauderdale (about 28 mi), Port Saint Lucie (about 122 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL | ~214 mi | $963 – $1,284 |
| Orlando to Tallahassee, FL | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
Also moving to Miami: from Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Port Saint Lucie, FL, from Cape Coral, FL, from Saint Petersburg, FL.
Orlando to Miami moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Orlando to Miami?
From our published model, full-service movers over 235 miles cost about $793 – $1,058 for a studio, $1,058 – $1,410 for a two-bedroom home and $1,216 – $1,622 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Orlando to Miami 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 Miami?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $508 – $677 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,058 – $1,410 with full-service movers; a moving container is $761 – $1,015.
Is Orlando to Miami 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 Miami each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,262 people a year (margin of error ±270) moved from Orange County, which contains Orlando, to Miami-Dade County, which contains Miami.
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.