Moving from Akron, OH to Cape Coral, FL
About 1,164 miles across a state line, from Ohio into Florida, 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 Akron, OH to Cape Coral, FL covers about 1,164 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,238 – $6,984 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 216 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,164 miles between Ohio and Florida, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $5,238 – $6,984 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Akron to Cape Coral
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,929 – $5,238 | $2,829 – $3,771 | $1,886 – $2,514 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,714 – $6,286 | $3,394 – $4,526 | $2,263 – $3,017 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,238 – $6,984 | $3,771 – $5,028 | $2,514 – $3,352 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,024 – $8,032 | $4,337 – $5,783 | $2,891 – $3,855 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,809 – $9,079 | $4,903 – $6,537 | $3,269 – $4,358 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,857 – $10,476 | $5,657 – $7,543 | $3,771 – $5,028 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,164 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, Akron to Cape Coral
1,164 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,820. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,238 to $6,984, 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 Akron to Cape Coral
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 216 people a year (±118) moved from Summit County, OH, home to Akron, to Lee County, FL, home to Cape Coral. Going the other way: about 7 people a year (±13). Movers from Summit County make up 0.5% of the 44,119 people a year who moved into Lee County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 19,342 people a year (±3,542) moving from Ohio to Florida and about 20,338 people a year (±3,696) from Florida to Ohio — a net gain for Ohio of about 996 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 3,362 ±576 |
| Portage County, OH | 2,357 ±523 |
| Stark County, OH | 2,265 ±429 |
| Medina County, OH | 1,601 ±491 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1,173 ±320 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Collier County, FL | 2,501 ±534 |
| Broward County, FL | 1,635 ±532 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 1,613 ±479 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 1,588 ±553 |
| Orange County, FL | 744 ±387 |
Licensed movers at each end
38 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Akron (85 counting those licensed only inside Ohio). 18 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 30.8% of their 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 2966877 | Chagrin Falls · 26 mi | 30 trucks | 11 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Andrews Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 124171 | Streetsboro · 14 mi | 27 trucks | 4 | — |
| Blue Men Moving LLCUSDOT 2462290 | Seville · 19 mi | 18 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Armbruster Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 957456 | Brunswick · 20 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Krupp Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 2091898 | Wooster · 30 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 40.0% of 5 |
| Krupp Moving and StorageUSDOT 4414655 | Wooster · 30 mi | 12 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Cape Coral end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Cape Coral: Two Men and A Truck (Fort Myers, 7 trucks), Hilton Moving & Storage LLC (Bonita Springs, 6 trucks), A Furniture Moving & WHS Service (Naples, 5 trucks), MWR Movers (Fort Myers, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Ohio into Florida, 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 Akron to Cape Coral
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,164 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Cape Coral
A local move inside Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral are Saint Petersburg (about 101 mi), Tampa (about 110 mi), Port Saint Lucie (about 126 mi).
Other routes from Akron
All routes from Akron, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Akron to Cleveland, OH | ~35 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Akron to Pittsburgh, PA | ~106 mi | $477 – $636 |
| Akron to Columbus, OH | ~128 mi | $576 – $768 |
| Akron to Detroit, MI | ~136 mi | $612 – $816 |
| Akron to Dayton, OH | ~195 mi | $878 – $1,170 |
| Akron to Cincinnati, OH | ~244 mi | $1,098 – $1,464 |
| Akron to Indianapolis, IN | ~303 mi | $1,364 – $1,818 |
| Akron to Washington, DC | ~328 mi | $1,476 – $1,968 |
Also moving to Cape Coral: from Saint Petersburg, FL, from Tampa, FL, from Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Miami, FL.
Akron to Cape Coral moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Akron to Cape Coral?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,164 miles cost about $3,929 – $5,238 for a studio, $5,238 – $6,984 for a two-bedroom home and $6,024 – $8,032 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Akron to Cape Coral take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Akron to Cape Coral?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,514 – $3,352 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,238 – $6,984 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,771 – $5,028.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Akron to Cape Coral?
Yes. Akron is in Ohio and Cape Coral is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 38 listed movers within 30 miles of Akron hold it.
How many people move from Akron to Cape Coral each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 216 people a year (margin of error ±118) moved from Summit County, which contains Akron, to Lee County, which contains Cape Coral.
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.