Moving from Tampa, FL to Providence, RI
About 1,333 miles across a state line, from Florida into Rhode Island, 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 Tampa, FL to Providence, RI covers about 1,333 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,999 – $7,998 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 277 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,333 miles from Florida to Rhode Island. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $5,999 – $7,998 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Tampa to Providence
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,499 – $5,999 | $3,239 – $4,319 | $2,159 – $2,879 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,399 – $7,198 | $3,887 – $5,183 | $2,591 – $3,455 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,999 – $7,998 | $4,319 – $5,759 | $2,879 – $3,839 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,898 – $9,198 | $4,967 – $6,622 | $3,311 – $4,415 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,798 – $10,397 | $5,615 – $7,486 | $3,743 – $4,991 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,998 – $11,997 | $6,478 – $8,638 | $4,319 – $5,759 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,333 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 Providence
1,333 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $6,665. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,999 to $7,998, 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 Providence
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 277 people a year (±227) moved from Hillsborough County, FL, home to Tampa, to Providence County, RI, home to Providence. Going the other way: about 176 people a year (±235). Movers from Hillsborough County make up 1.1% of the 25,520 people a year who moved into Providence County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,738 people a year (±1,851) moving from Florida to Rhode Island and about 2,205 people a year (±1,011) from Rhode Island to Florida — a net gain for Rhode Island of about 533 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Kent County, RI | 3,078 ±603 |
| Bristol County, MA | 2,172 ±493 |
| Bristol County, RI | 1,663 ±424 |
| Worcester County, MA | 1,363 ±403 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,310 ±405 |
Licensed movers at each end
40 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tampa (180 counting those licensed only inside Florida). 22 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.4% of their 49 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 | — |
| 2 College Brothers IncUSDOT 2787568 | Tampa · 2 mi | 8 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Big Man's Moving CompanyUSDOT 2951960 | Bellaire Beach · 23 mi | 8 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Hello Movers LLCUSDOT 3338540 | Land O' Lakes · 23 mi | 7 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Providence end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Providence: Southcoast Moving Storage and Property Management LLC (New Bedford, 44 trucks), Gallo Moving & Storage LLC (Milford, 17 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Rhode Island LLC (North Attleboro, 12 trucks), Sterling Moving & Storage Inc (Cranston, 11 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Florida into Rhode Island, 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 Tampa to Providence
Insist on a survey
Over 1,333 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,333 miles of handling.
Arriving in Providence
A local move inside Providence later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,479 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Providence are Warwick (about 10 mi), Worcester (about 42 mi), Boston (about 48 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL | ~222 mi | $999 – $1,332 |
| Tampa to Tallahassee, FL | ~238 mi | $1,071 – $1,428 |
| Tampa to Miami, FL | 280 mi | $1,260 – $1,680 |
Also moving to Providence: from Warwick, RI, from Worcester, MA, from Boston, MA, from Hartford, CT.
Tampa to Providence moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tampa to Providence?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,333 miles cost about $4,499 – $5,999 for a studio, $5,999 – $7,998 for a two-bedroom home and $6,898 – $9,198 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tampa to Providence take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tampa to Providence?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,879 – $3,839 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,999 – $7,998 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,319 – $5,759.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tampa to Providence?
Yes. Tampa is in Florida and Providence is in Rhode Island, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 40 listed movers within 30 miles of Tampa hold it.
How many people move from Tampa to Providence each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 277 people a year (margin of error ±227) moved from Hillsborough County, which contains Tampa, to Providence County, which contains Providence.
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.