Moving from Hawaii to Florida
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Honolulu and Miami it is about 5,663 miles and 12 days on the road (about 103 hours of driving); the 11 city pairs we price between the two states run from 5,295 to 5,663 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.
- ~5,663 miHonolulu → Miami
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $25,484+2-bedroom, movers
- 11City routes priced
In short
About 3,966 people moved from Hawaii to Florida in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,243), and about 4,002 went the other way. Between Honolulu and Miami it is about 5,663 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $25,484 – $33,978 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 11 movers based in Hawaii hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Hawaii to Florida
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,966 people a year (±2,243), against about 4,002 (±1,825) from Florida to Hawaii, so Florida loses about 36 people a year on this exchange. Hawaii is the 32nd-largest of the 50 states sending people to Florida; Florida took in about 573,876 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | Hillsborough County | 202 ±148 |
| Honolulu County | Broward County | 194 ±192 |
| Honolulu County | Palm Beach County | 181 ±153 |
| Maui County | Osceola County | 174 ±282* |
| Honolulu County | Escambia County | 161 ±147 |
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.
Honolulu to Miami, 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 Hawaii and Florida.
Cost of moving from Hawaii to Florida
At about 5,663 miles, full-service movers should land around $25,484 – $33,978 for a two-bedroom home and $29,306 – $39,075 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $18,348 – $24,464; a freight trailer is $12,232 – $16,309.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $19,113 – $25,484 | $13,761 – $18,348 | $9,174 – $12,232 |
| 1 bedroom | $22,935 – $30,580 | $16,513 – $22,018 | $11,009 – $14,678 |
| 2 bedrooms | $25,484 – $33,978 | $18,348 – $24,464 | $12,232 – $16,309 |
| 3 bedrooms | $29,306 – $39,075 | $21,100 – $28,134 | $14,067 – $18,756 |
| 4 bedrooms | $33,129 – $44,171 | $23,853 – $31,803 | $15,902 – $21,202 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $38,225 – $50,967 | $27,522 – $36,696 | $18,348 – $24,464 |
Transport only, for an estimated 5,663 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 Hawaii to Florida
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Tallahassee | ~5,295 mi | 7–14 days | $23,828 – $31,770 | $27,402 – $36,535 |
| Honolulu to Gainesville | ~5,439 mi | 7–14 days | $24,476 – $32,634 | $28,147 – $37,529 |
| Honolulu to Saint Petersburg | ~5,453 mi | 7–14 days | $24,539 – $32,718 | $28,219 – $37,626 |
| Honolulu to Tampa | ~5,463 mi | 7–14 days | $24,584 – $32,778 | $28,271 – $37,695 |
| Honolulu to Jacksonville | ~5,475 mi | 7–14 days | $24,638 – $32,850 | $28,333 – $37,777 |
| Honolulu to Cape Coral | ~5,519 mi | 7–14 days | $24,836 – $33,114 | $28,561 – $38,081 |
| Honolulu to Orlando | ~5,526 mi | 7–14 days | $24,867 – $33,156 | $28,597 – $38,129 |
| Honolulu to Port Saint Lucie | ~5,619 mi | 7–14 days | $25,286 – $33,714 | $29,078 – $38,771 |
| Honolulu to Hialeah | ~5,653 mi | 7–14 days | $25,439 – $33,918 | $29,254 – $39,006 |
| Honolulu to Fort Lauderdale | ~5,659 mi | 7–14 days | $25,466 – $33,954 | $29,285 – $39,047 |
| Honolulu to Miami | ~5,663 mi | 7–14 days | $25,484 – $33,978 | $29,306 – $39,075 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Hawaii
9 of the 11 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 233 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 30 of 160 vehicle inspections (18.8%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 230 driver inspections (3.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Transfer LLCHonolulu, HI · USDOT 189377 | 103 | 17 of 78 | 0 of 103 |
| Pacific Island Movers LLCKapolei, HI · USDOT 2080640 | 48 | 2 of 33 | 0 of 48 |
| Royal Hawaiian Trucking & WarehousingHonolulu, HI · USDOT 227698 | 41 | 6 of 30 | 0 of 39 |
| Worldwide Moving & Storage IncKapolei, HI · USDOT 105272 | 18 | 1 of 9 | 1 of 18 |
| Coleman Hawaii Movers IncKapolei, HI · USDOT 65377 | 8 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 7 |
| Ewa Moving CompanyHonolulu, HI · USDOT 3786678 | 7 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
38 listed household-goods carriers are based in Hawaii, 11 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Hawaii directory ranks them. At the Florida end, 1,652 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Florida, moving costs in Florida, or the reverse trip, Florida to Hawaii. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Hawaii
Hawaii to Florida moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Hawaii to Florida?
Between the two states' main cities, Honolulu and Miami, the distance is about 5,663 miles. From our model that is $25,484 – $33,978 for a two-bedroom home and $29,306 – $39,075 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $18,348 – $24,464 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $12,232 – $16,309. Across the 11 city pairs we price between Hawaii and Florida, distances run from 5,295 to 5,663 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Hawaii to Florida take?
Honolulu to Miami is 12 days on the road (about 103 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 Hawaii to Florida?
Yes. A move from Hawaii into Florida is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 38 listed movers based in Hawaii, 11 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Hawaii.
What is the cheapest way to move from Hawaii to Florida?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $12,232 – $16,309 for a two-bedroom home over 5,663 miles against $25,484 – $33,978 with full-service movers. A container, about $18,348 – $24,464, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Hawaii to Florida each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,966 people (±2,243) moved from Hawaii to Florida that year, against about 4,002 (±1,825) from Florida to Hawaii. That makes Hawaii the 32nd-largest source of new residents for Florida among the states.