Moving from Tampa, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
About 222 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 Tampa, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers about 222 miles and is a move within Florida. Full-service movers cost $999 – $1,332 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 948 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 222 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 $999 – $1,332. 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 Tampa to Fort Lauderdale
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $749 – $999 | $539 – $719 | $360 – $480 |
| 1 bedroom | $899 – $1,199 | $647 – $863 | $432 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | $999 – $1,332 | $719 – $959 | $480 – $639 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,149 – $1,532 | $827 – $1,103 | $551 – $735 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,299 – $1,732 | $935 – $1,247 | $623 – $831 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,079 – $1,439 | $719 – $959 |
Transport only, for an estimated 222 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, Tampa to Fort Lauderdale
222 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,110. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $999 to $1,332, 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 Tampa to Fort Lauderdale
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 948 people a year (±401) moved from Hillsborough County, FL, home to Tampa, to Broward County, FL, home to Fort Lauderdale. Going the other way: about 2,254 people a year (±545). Movers from Hillsborough County make up 1.2% of the 79,073 people a year who moved into Broward County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pasco County, FL | 10,775 ±1,529 |
| Pinellas County, FL | 7,793 ±909 |
| Polk County, FL | 5,869 ±1,177 |
| Orange County, FL | 2,309 ±576 |
| Manatee County, FL | 2,072 ±585 |
| 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
180 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Tampa. 37 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.4% of their 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Moving Systems IncUSDOT 944759 | Tampa · 5 mi | 50 trucks | 5 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageUSDOT 3754336 | Plant City · 22 mi | 34 trucks | 33 | 0.0% of 10 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2113690 | Oldsmar · 15 mi | 10 trucks | 2 | — |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 2861377 | Largo · 19 mi | 10 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Lincoln Moving & Storage of Tampa IncUSDOT 863035 | Tampa · 7 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| 2 College Brothers IncUSDOT 2787568 | Tampa · 2 mi | 8 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 3 |
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 222-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 Tampa to Fort Lauderdale
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 222 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 Tampa
All routes from Tampa, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~20 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Tampa to Orlando, FL | ~90 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Tampa to Cape Coral, FL | ~110 mi | $495 – $660 |
| Tampa to Gainesville, FL | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Tampa to Jacksonville, FL | ~200 mi | $900 – $1,200 |
| Tampa to Tallahassee, FL | ~238 mi | $1,071 – $1,428 |
| Tampa to Miami, FL | 280 mi | $1,260 – $1,680 |
| Tampa to Augusta, GA | ~446 mi | $2,007 – $2,676 |
Also moving to Fort Lauderdale: from Miami, FL, from Port Saint Lucie, FL, from Cape Coral, FL, from Orlando, FL.
Tampa to Fort Lauderdale moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 222 miles cost about $749 – $999 for a studio, $999 – $1,332 for a two-bedroom home and $1,149 – $1,532 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tampa 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 Tampa to Fort Lauderdale?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $480 – $639 for a two-bedroom home, against $999 – $1,332 with full-service movers; a moving container is $719 – $959.
Is Tampa 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 Tampa to Fort Lauderdale each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 948 people a year (margin of error ±401) moved from Hillsborough County, which contains Tampa, 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.