Moving from Rhode Island to Florida
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Providence and Miami it is about 1,418 miles and 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving); the 22 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,130 to 1,418 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.
- ~1,418 miProvidence → Miami
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,381+2-bedroom, movers
- 22City routes priced
In short
About 2,205 people moved from Rhode Island to Florida in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,011), and about 2,738 went the other way. Between Providence and Miami it is about 1,418 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,381 – $8,508 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 20 movers based in Rhode Island hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Rhode Island to Florida
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,205 people a year (±1,011), against about 2,738 (±1,851) from Florida to Rhode Island, so Florida loses about 533 people a year on this exchange. Rhode Island is the 38th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kent County | Palm Beach County | 236 ±323* |
| Providence County | Hillsborough County | 176 ±235* |
| Newport County | Duval County | 171 ±165 |
| Providence County | Charlotte County | 167 ±259* |
| Washington County | Sarasota County | 139 ±135 |
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.
Providence 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 Rhode Island and Florida.
Cost of moving from Rhode Island to Florida
At about 1,418 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,381 – $8,508 for a two-bedroom home and $7,338 – $9,784 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,594 – $6,126; a freight trailer is $3,063 – $4,084.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,786 – $6,381 | $3,446 – $4,594 | $2,297 – $3,063 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,743 – $7,657 | $4,135 – $5,513 | $2,757 – $3,675 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,381 – $8,508 | $4,594 – $6,126 | $3,063 – $4,084 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,338 – $9,784 | $5,283 – $7,045 | $3,522 – $4,696 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,295 – $11,060 | $5,973 – $7,963 | $3,982 – $5,309 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,572 – $12,762 | $6,891 – $9,189 | $4,594 – $6,126 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,418 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 Rhode Island to Florida
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick to Jacksonville | ~1,130 mi | 3–7 days | $5,085 – $6,780 | $5,848 – $7,797 |
| Providence to Jacksonville | ~1,140 mi | 3–7 days | $5,130 – $6,840 | $5,900 – $7,866 |
| Warwick to Gainesville | ~1,200 mi | 7–14 days | $5,400 – $7,200 | $6,210 – $8,280 |
| Providence to Gainesville | ~1,210 mi | 7–14 days | $5,445 – $7,260 | $6,262 – $8,349 |
| Warwick to Tallahassee | ~1,230 mi | 7–14 days | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
| Providence to Tallahassee | ~1,239 mi | 7–14 days | $5,576 – $7,434 | $6,412 – $8,549 |
| Warwick to Orlando | ~1,243 mi | 7–14 days | $5,594 – $7,458 | $6,433 – $8,577 |
| Providence to Orlando | ~1,253 mi | 7–14 days | $5,639 – $7,518 | $6,484 – $8,646 |
| Warwick to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,302 mi | 7–14 days | $5,859 – $7,812 | $6,738 – $8,984 |
| Providence to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,312 mi | 7–14 days | $5,904 – $7,872 | $6,790 – $9,053 |
| Warwick to Tampa | ~1,323 mi | 7–14 days | $5,954 – $7,938 | $6,847 – $9,129 |
| Providence to Tampa | ~1,333 mi | 7–14 days | $5,999 – $7,998 | $6,898 – $9,198 |
| Warwick to Saint Petersburg | ~1,342 mi | 7–14 days | $6,039 – $8,052 | $6,945 – $9,260 |
| Providence to Saint Petersburg | ~1,352 mi | 7–14 days | $6,084 – $8,112 | $6,997 – $9,329 |
| Warwick to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,381 mi | 7–14 days | $6,215 – $8,286 | $7,147 – $9,529 |
| Providence to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,391 mi | 7–14 days | $6,260 – $8,346 | $7,198 – $9,598 |
| Warwick to Cape Coral | ~1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
| Warwick to Hialeah | ~1,404 mi | 7–14 days | $6,318 – $8,424 | $7,266 – $9,688 |
| Warwick to Miami | ~1,408 mi | 7–14 days | $6,336 – $8,448 | $7,286 – $9,715 |
| Providence to Cape Coral | ~1,409 mi | 7–14 days | $6,341 – $8,454 | $7,292 – $9,722 |
| Providence to Hialeah | ~1,414 mi | 7–14 days | $6,363 – $8,484 | $7,317 – $9,757 |
| Providence to Miami | ~1,418 mi | 7–14 days | $6,381 – $8,508 | $7,338 – $9,784 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Rhode Island
14 of the 20 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 38 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 15 vehicle inspections (13.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 38 driver inspections (21.1%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coutu Bros MoversWarwick, RI · USDOT 979213 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 8 |
| Correira Brothers' Moving & Storage IncProvidence, RI · USDOT 3095364 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 5 |
| Southern Rhode Island Moving and Storage LLCExeter, RI · USDOT 1672828 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncCranston, RI · USDOT 631155 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| G Metz Moving IncJohnston, RI · USDOT 2296800 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Moving Ahead RINorth Kingstown, RI · USDOT 3693175 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Rhode Island, 20 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Rhode Island
Rhode Island to Florida moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rhode Island to Florida?
Between the two states' main cities, Providence and Miami, the distance is about 1,418 miles. From our model that is $6,381 – $8,508 for a two-bedroom home and $7,338 – $9,784 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,594 – $6,126 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,063 – $4,084. Across the 22 city pairs we price between Rhode Island and Florida, distances run from 1,130 to 1,418 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Rhode Island to Florida take?
Providence to Miami is 3 days on the road (about 26 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 Rhode Island to Florida?
Yes. A move from Rhode Island into Florida is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Rhode Island, 20 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Rhode Island.
What is the cheapest way to move from Rhode Island to Florida?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,063 – $4,084 for a two-bedroom home over 1,418 miles against $6,381 – $8,508 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,594 – $6,126, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Rhode Island to Florida each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,205 people (±1,011) moved from Rhode Island to Florida that year, against about 2,738 (±1,851) from Florida to Rhode Island. That makes Rhode Island the 38th-largest source of new residents for Florida among the states.