Moving from Florida to Rhode Island
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Providence it is about 1,418 miles and 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving); the 22 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,130 to 1,418 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.
- ~1,418 miMiami → Providence
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,381+2-bedroom, movers
- 22City routes priced
In short
About 2,738 people moved from Florida to Rhode Island in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,851), and about 2,205 went the other way. Between Miami and Providence it is about 1,418 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,381 – $8,508 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Rhode Island
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,738 people a year (±1,851), against about 2,205 (±1,011) from Rhode Island to Florida, so Rhode Island gains about 533 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 4th-largest of the 37 states sending people to Rhode Island; Rhode Island took in about 35,163 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | Providence County | 277 ±227 |
| Sarasota County | Providence County | 241 ±233 |
| Lee County | Providence County | 178 ±268* |
| Okaloosa County | Newport County | 122 ±166* |
| St. Lucie County | Washington County | 112 ±108 |
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 Providence, 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 Rhode Island.
Cost of moving from Florida to Rhode Island
At about 1,418 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,381 – $8,508 for a two-bedroom home and $7,338 – $9,784 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,594 – $6,126; a freight trailer is $3,063 – $4,084.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,786 – $6,381 | $3,446 – $4,594 | $2,297 – $3,063 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,743 – $7,657 | $4,135 – $5,513 | $2,757 – $3,675 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,381 – $8,508 | $4,594 – $6,126 | $3,063 – $4,084 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,338 – $9,784 | $5,283 – $7,045 | $3,522 – $4,696 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,295 – $11,060 | $5,973 – $7,963 | $3,982 – $5,309 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,572 – $12,762 | $6,891 – $9,189 | $4,594 – $6,126 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,418 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 Rhode Island
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville to Warwick | ~1,130 mi | 3–7 days | $5,085 – $6,780 | $5,848 – $7,797 |
| Jacksonville to Providence | ~1,140 mi | 3–7 days | $5,130 – $6,840 | $5,900 – $7,866 |
| Gainesville to Warwick | ~1,200 mi | 7–14 days | $5,400 – $7,200 | $6,210 – $8,280 |
| Gainesville to Providence | ~1,210 mi | 7–14 days | $5,445 – $7,260 | $6,262 – $8,349 |
| Tallahassee to Warwick | ~1,230 mi | 7–14 days | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
| Tallahassee to Providence | ~1,239 mi | 7–14 days | $5,576 – $7,434 | $6,412 – $8,549 |
| Orlando to Warwick | ~1,243 mi | 7–14 days | $5,594 – $7,458 | $6,433 – $8,577 |
| Orlando to Providence | ~1,253 mi | 7–14 days | $5,639 – $7,518 | $6,484 – $8,646 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Warwick | ~1,302 mi | 7–14 days | $5,859 – $7,812 | $6,738 – $8,984 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Providence | ~1,312 mi | 7–14 days | $5,904 – $7,872 | $6,790 – $9,053 |
| Tampa to Warwick | ~1,323 mi | 7–14 days | $5,954 – $7,938 | $6,847 – $9,129 |
| Tampa to Providence | ~1,333 mi | 7–14 days | $5,999 – $7,998 | $6,898 – $9,198 |
| Saint Petersburg to Warwick | ~1,342 mi | 7–14 days | $6,039 – $8,052 | $6,945 – $9,260 |
| Saint Petersburg to Providence | ~1,352 mi | 7–14 days | $6,084 – $8,112 | $6,997 – $9,329 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Warwick | ~1,381 mi | 7–14 days | $6,215 – $8,286 | $7,147 – $9,529 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Providence | ~1,391 mi | 7–14 days | $6,260 – $8,346 | $7,198 – $9,598 |
| Cape Coral to Warwick | ~1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
| Hialeah to Warwick | ~1,404 mi | 7–14 days | $6,318 – $8,424 | $7,266 – $9,688 |
| Miami to Warwick | ~1,408 mi | 7–14 days | $6,336 – $8,448 | $7,286 – $9,715 |
| Cape Coral to Providence | ~1,409 mi | 7–14 days | $6,341 – $8,454 | $7,292 – $9,722 |
| Hialeah to Providence | ~1,414 mi | 7–14 days | $6,363 – $8,484 | $7,317 – $9,757 |
| Miami to Providence | ~1,418 mi | 7–14 days | $6,381 – $8,508 | $7,338 – $9,784 |
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 Rhode Island end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Rhode Island, moving costs in Rhode Island, or the reverse trip, Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Rhode Island?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Providence, the distance is about 1,418 miles. From our model that is $6,381 – $8,508 for a two-bedroom home and $7,338 – $9,784 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,594 – $6,126 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,063 – $4,084. Across the 22 city pairs we price between Florida and Rhode Island, distances run from 1,130 to 1,418 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Rhode Island take?
Miami to Providence is 3 days on the road (about 26 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. A move from Florida into Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,063 – $4,084 for a two-bedroom home over 1,418 miles against $6,381 – $8,508 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,594 – $6,126, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Rhode Island each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,738 people (±1,851) moved from Florida to Rhode Island that year, against about 2,205 (±1,011) from Rhode Island to Florida. That makes Florida the 4th-largest source of new residents for Rhode Island among the states.