Moving from Minnesotato Florida
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Miami it is about 1,764 miles and 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving); the 33 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,212 to 1,764 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Minneapolis 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 Minnesota and Florida.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Florida
At about 1,764 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,938 – $10,584 for a two-bedroom home and $9,129 – $12,172 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,715 – $7,620; a freight trailer is $3,810 – $5,080.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,954 – $7,938 | $4,287 – $5,715 | $2,858 – $3,810 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,144 – $9,526 | $5,144 – $6,858 | $3,429 – $4,572 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,938 – $10,584 | $5,715 – $7,620 | $3,810 – $5,080 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,129 – $12,172 | $6,573 – $8,764 | $4,382 – $5,842 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,319 – $13,759 | $7,430 – $9,907 | $4,953 – $6,604 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,907 – $15,876 | $8,573 – $11,431 | $5,715 – $7,620 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,764 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 Minnesota to Florida
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 20 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Tallahassee | ~1,212 mi | 7–14 days | $5,454 – $7,272 | $6,272 – $8,363 |
| Saint Paul to Tallahassee | ~1,295 mi | 7–14 days | $5,828 – $7,770 | $6,702 – $8,935 |
| Rochester to Jacksonville | ~1,301 mi | 7–14 days | $5,855 – $7,806 | $6,733 – $8,977 |
| Minneapolis to Tallahassee | ~1,302 mi | 7–14 days | $5,859 – $7,812 | $6,738 – $8,984 |
| Rochester to Gainesville | ~1,325 mi | 7–14 days | $5,963 – $7,950 | $6,857 – $9,142 |
| Saint Paul to Jacksonville | ~1,383 mi | 7–14 days | $6,224 – $8,298 | $7,157 – $9,543 |
| Minneapolis to Jacksonville | ~1,390 mi | 7–14 days | $6,255 – $8,340 | $7,193 – $9,591 |
| Saint Paul to Gainesville | ~1,407 mi | 7–14 days | $6,332 – $8,442 | $7,281 – $9,708 |
| Minneapolis to Gainesville | ~1,414 mi | 7–14 days | $6,363 – $8,484 | $7,317 – $9,757 |
| Rochester to Orlando | ~1,437 mi | 7–14 days | $6,467 – $8,622 | $7,436 – $9,915 |
| Rochester to Tampa | ~1,448 mi | 7–14 days | $6,516 – $8,688 | $7,493 – $9,991 |
| Rochester to Saint Petersburg | ~1,456 mi | 7–14 days | $6,552 – $8,736 | $7,535 – $10,046 |
| Saint Paul to Orlando | ~1,519 mi | 7–14 days | $6,836 – $9,114 | $7,861 – $10,481 |
| Minneapolis to Orlando | ~1,526 mi | 7–14 days | $6,867 – $9,156 | $7,897 – $10,529 |
| Saint Paul to Tampa | ~1,530 mi | 7–14 days | $6,885 – $9,180 | $7,918 – $10,557 |
| Minneapolis to Tampa | ~1,537 mi | 7–14 days | $6,917 – $9,222 | $7,954 – $10,605 |
| Saint Paul to Saint Petersburg | ~1,539 mi | 7–14 days | $6,926 – $9,234 | $7,964 – $10,619 |
| Minneapolis to Saint Petersburg | ~1,545 mi | 7–14 days | $6,953 – $9,270 | $7,995 – $10,660 |
| Rochester to Cape Coral | ~1,557 mi | 7–14 days | $7,007 – $9,342 | $8,057 – $10,743 |
| Rochester to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,560 mi | 7–14 days | $7,020 – $9,360 | $8,073 – $10,764 |
| Saint Paul to Cape Coral | ~1,640 mi | 7–14 days | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| Saint Paul to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,642 mi | 7–14 days | $7,389 – $9,852 | $8,497 – $11,330 |
| Minneapolis to Cape Coral | ~1,647 mi | 7–14 days | $7,412 – $9,882 | $8,523 – $11,364 |
| Minneapolis to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,649 mi | 7–14 days | $7,421 – $9,894 | $8,534 – $11,378 |
| Rochester to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,651 mi | 7–14 days | $7,430 – $9,906 | $8,544 – $11,392 |
| Rochester to Hialeah | ~1,664 mi | 7–14 days | $7,488 – $9,984 | $8,611 – $11,482 |
| Rochester to Miami | ~1,675 mi | 7–14 days | $7,538 – $10,050 | $8,668 – $11,557 |
| Saint Paul to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,733 mi | 7–14 days | $7,799 – $10,398 | $8,968 – $11,958 |
| Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,740 mi | 7–14 days | $7,830 – $10,440 | $9,004 – $12,006 |
| Saint Paul to Hialeah | ~1,747 mi | 7–14 days | $7,862 – $10,482 | $9,041 – $12,054 |
| Minneapolis to Hialeah | ~1,754 mi | 7–14 days | $7,893 – $10,524 | $9,077 – $12,103 |
| Saint Paul to Miami | ~1,757 mi | 7–14 days | $7,907 – $10,542 | $9,092 – $12,123 |
| Minneapolis to Miami | ~1,764 mi | 7–14 days | $7,938 – $10,584 | $9,129 – $12,172 |
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 1,764 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 Minnesota
277 household-goods carriers in Minnesota are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Bay And Bay, Eagan · USDOT 125630 · 360 trucks
- Berger Transfer & Storage Inc, Saint Paul · USDOT 125665 · 221 trucks
- C T X, Rush City · USDOT 493429 · 74 trucks
- Polman Transfer Inc, Wadena · USDOT 116195 · 66 trucks
- Lohse Transfer Inc, Maple Lake · USDOT 294301 · 61 trucks
At the Florida end
2,045 household-goods carriers are based in Florida — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Miami runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,938 – $10,584 | $9,923 – $13,230 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,129 – $12,172 | $11,411 – $15,215 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 Minnesota
Minnesota to Florida moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Florida?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Miami, the distance is about 1,764 miles. From our model that is $7,938 – $10,584 for a two-bedroom home and $9,129 – $12,172 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,715 – $7,620 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,810 – $5,080. Across the 33 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Florida, distances run from 1,212 to 1,764 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Florida take?
Minneapolis to Miami is 4 days on the road (about 32 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 Minnesota to Florida?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Minnesota into Florida 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 Minnesota to Florida?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,810 – $5,080 for a two-bedroom home over 1,764 miles against $7,938 – $10,584 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 $11,411 – $15,215 rather than $9,129 – $12,172.