Moving from Orlando, FL to New York City, NY
About 1,095 miles across a state line, from Florida into New York, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
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 New York City, NY covers about 1,095 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,928 – $6,570 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 631 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,095 miles between Florida and New York, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,928 – $6,570 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Orlando to New York City
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,696 – $4,928 | $2,661 – $3,548 | $1,774 – $2,365 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,435 – $5,913 | $3,193 – $4,257 | $2,129 – $2,838 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,928 – $6,570 | $3,548 – $4,730 | $2,365 – $3,154 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,667 – $7,556 | $4,080 – $5,440 | $2,720 – $3,627 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,406 – $8,541 | $4,612 – $6,150 | $3,075 – $4,100 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,391 – $9,855 | $5,322 – $7,096 | $3,548 – $4,730 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,095 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 New York City
1,095 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,475. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,928 to $6,570, 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 New York City
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 631 people a year (±498) moved from Orange County, FL, home to Orlando, to New York County, NY, home to New York City. Going the other way: about 296 people a year (±203). Movers from Orange County make up 0.6% of the 98,721 people a year who moved into New York County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 28,080 people a year (±4,963) moving from Florida to New York and about 50,661 people a year (±6,714) from New York to Florida — a net gain for Florida of about 22,581 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Kings County, NY | 12,241 ±1,085 |
| Queens County, NY | 5,938 ±795 |
| Bronx County, NY | 4,965 ±883 |
| Nassau County, NY | 3,494 ±841 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 3,342 ±656 |
Licensed movers at each end
29 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Orlando (149 counting those licensed only inside Florida). 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.7% of their 51 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 |
| 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 |
| 1776 Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 2303737 | Orlando · 4 mi | 7 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the New York City end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of New York City: Piece of Cake Moving (New York City, 340 trucks), Roadway Moving (New York City, 190 trucks), Great Moving Inc (Staten Island, 70 trucks), Great Moving & Storage Inc (South Plainfiel, 70 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Florida into New York, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Orlando to New York City
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,095 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in New York City
A local move inside New York City later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from New York City are Jersey City (about 3 mi), Newark (about 10 mi), Paterson (about 19 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 Miami, FL | 235 mi | $1,058 – $1,410 |
Also moving to New York City: from Jersey City, NJ, from Newark, NJ, from Paterson, NJ, from Mount Vernon, NY.
Orlando to New York City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Orlando to New York City?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,095 miles cost about $3,696 – $4,928 for a studio, $4,928 – $6,570 for a two-bedroom home and $5,667 – $7,556 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Orlando to New York City take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Orlando to New York City?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,365 – $3,154 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,928 – $6,570 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,548 – $4,730.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Orlando to New York City?
Yes. Orlando is in Florida and New York City is in New York, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 29 listed movers within 30 miles of Orlando hold it.
How many people move from Orlando to New York City each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 631 people a year (margin of error ±498) moved from Orange County, which contains Orlando, to New York County, which contains New York City.
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.