Moving from Floridato Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Nashville it is about 952 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 44 city pairs we price between the two states run from 378 to 1,018 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Miami to Nashville, 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 Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Florida to Tennessee
At about 952 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,284 – $5,712 for a two-bedroom home and $4,927 – $6,569 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,084 – $4,113; a freight trailer is $2,056 – $2,742.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,213 – $4,284 | $2,313 – $3,084 | $1,542 – $2,056 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,856 – $5,141 | $2,776 – $3,701 | $1,851 – $2,468 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,284 – $5,712 | $3,084 – $4,113 | $2,056 – $2,742 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,927 – $6,569 | $3,547 – $4,730 | $2,365 – $3,153 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,569 – $7,426 | $4,010 – $5,346 | $2,673 – $3,564 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,426 – $8,568 | $4,627 – $6,169 | $3,084 – $4,113 |
Transport only, for an estimated 952 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 Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 40 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee to Chattanooga | ~378 mi | 1–3 days | $1,701 – $2,268 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| Tallahassee to Knoxville | ~446 mi | 3–7 days | $2,007 – $2,676 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
| Jacksonville to Chattanooga | ~454 mi | 3–7 days | $2,043 – $2,724 | $2,349 – $3,133 |
| Gainesville to Chattanooga | ~477 mi | 3–7 days | $2,147 – $2,862 | $2,468 – $3,291 |
| Jacksonville to Knoxville | ~479 mi | 3–7 days | $2,156 – $2,874 | $2,479 – $3,305 |
| Tallahassee to Nashville | ~491 mi | 3–7 days | $2,210 – $2,946 | $2,541 – $3,388 |
| Gainesville to Knoxville | ~517 mi | 3–7 days | $2,327 – $3,102 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| Tallahassee to Memphis | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| Jacksonville to Nashville | ~583 mi | 3–7 days | $2,624 – $3,498 | $3,017 – $4,023 |
| Orlando to Chattanooga | ~589 mi | 3–7 days | $2,651 – $3,534 | $3,048 – $4,064 |
| Gainesville to Nashville | ~602 mi | 3–7 days | $2,709 – $3,612 | $3,115 – $4,154 |
| Tampa to Chattanooga | ~605 mi | 3–7 days | $2,723 – $3,630 | $3,131 – $4,175 |
| Saint Petersburg to Chattanooga | ~615 mi | 3–7 days | $2,768 – $3,690 | $3,183 – $4,244 |
| Orlando to Knoxville | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Tampa to Knoxville | ~653 mi | 3–7 days | $2,939 – $3,918 | $3,379 – $4,506 |
| Saint Petersburg to Knoxville | ~666 mi | 3–7 days | $2,997 – $3,996 | $3,447 – $4,595 |
| Gainesville to Memphis | ~684 mi | 3–7 days | $3,078 – $4,104 | $3,540 – $4,720 |
| Jacksonville to Memphis | ~688 mi | 3–7 days | $3,096 – $4,128 | $3,560 – $4,747 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Chattanooga | ~711 mi | 3–7 days | $3,200 – $4,266 | $3,679 – $4,906 |
| Cape Coral to Chattanooga | ~715 mi | 3–7 days | $3,218 – $4,290 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| Orlando to Nashville | ~715 mi | 3–7 days | $3,218 – $4,290 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| Tampa to Nashville | ~724 mi | 3–7 days | $3,258 – $4,344 | $3,747 – $4,996 |
| Saint Petersburg to Nashville | ~733 mi | 3–7 days | $3,299 – $4,398 | $3,793 – $5,058 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Knoxville | ~740 mi | 3–7 days | $3,330 – $4,440 | $3,829 – $5,106 |
| Cape Coral to Knoxville | ~762 mi | 3–7 days | $3,429 – $4,572 | $3,943 – $5,258 |
| Tampa to Memphis | ~779 mi | 3–7 days | $3,506 – $4,674 | $4,031 – $5,375 |
| Saint Petersburg to Memphis | ~782 mi | 3–7 days | $3,519 – $4,692 | $4,047 – $5,396 |
| Orlando to Memphis | ~796 mi | 3–7 days | $3,582 – $4,776 | $4,119 – $5,492 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Chattanooga | ~803 mi | 3–7 days | $3,614 – $4,818 | $4,156 – $5,541 |
| Hialeah to Chattanooga | ~817 mi | 3–7 days | $3,677 – $4,902 | $4,228 – $5,637 |
| Miami to Chattanooga | ~827 mi | 3–7 days | $3,722 – $4,962 | $4,280 – $5,706 |
| Cape Coral to Nashville | ~834 mi | 3–7 days | $3,753 – $5,004 | $4,316 – $5,755 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Knoxville | ~834 mi | 3–7 days | $3,753 – $5,004 | $4,316 – $5,755 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Nashville | ~838 mi | 3–7 days | $3,771 – $5,028 | $4,337 – $5,782 |
| Hialeah to Knoxville | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Miami to Knoxville | ~860 mi | 3–7 days | $3,870 – $5,160 | $4,450 – $5,934 |
| Cape Coral to Memphis | ~882 mi | 3–7 days | $3,969 – $5,292 | $4,564 – $6,086 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Memphis | ~918 mi | 3–7 days | $4,131 – $5,508 | $4,751 – $6,334 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Nashville | ~929 mi | 3–7 days | $4,181 – $5,574 | $4,808 – $6,410 |
| Hialeah to Nashville | ~941 mi | 3–7 days | $4,235 – $5,646 | $4,870 – $6,493 |
| Miami to Nashville | ~952 mi | 3–7 days | $4,284 – $5,712 | $4,927 – $6,569 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Memphis | ~999 mi | 3–7 days | $4,496 – $5,994 | $5,170 – $6,893 |
| Hialeah to Memphis | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Miami to Memphis | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 952 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Florida
2,045 household-goods carriers in Florida are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Suddath Workplace Solutions, Jacksonville · USDOT 3527089 · 193 trucks
- Bms Moving & Storage, Sarasota · USDOT 716970 · 145 trucks
- Good Greek Moving And Storage, West Palm Beach · USDOT 2562486 · 83 trucks
- American Van Lines Inc, Pompano Beach · USDOT 614506 · 81 trucks
- First Class Moving Systems Inc, Tampa · USDOT 944759 · 50 trucks
At the Tennessee end
274 household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Nashville runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $4,284 – $5,712 | $5,355 – $7,140 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,927 – $6,569 | $6,159 – $8,211 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Nashville, the distance is about 952 miles. From our model that is $4,284 – $5,712 for a two-bedroom home and $4,927 – $6,569 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,084 – $4,113 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,056 – $2,742. Across the 44 city pairs we price between Florida and Tennessee, distances run from 378 to 1,018 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Tennessee take?
Miami to Nashville is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Florida to Tennessee?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Florida into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,056 – $2,742 for a two-bedroom home over 952 miles against $4,284 – $5,712 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $6,159 – $8,211 rather than $4,927 – $6,569.