Moving from Tennesseeto Florida
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Miami 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.
Nashville 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 Tennessee and Florida.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Florida
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 Tennessee to Florida
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga to Tallahassee | ~378 mi | 1–3 days | $1,701 – $2,268 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| Knoxville to Tallahassee | ~446 mi | 3–7 days | $2,007 – $2,676 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
| Chattanooga to Jacksonville | ~454 mi | 3–7 days | $2,043 – $2,724 | $2,349 – $3,133 |
| Chattanooga to Gainesville | ~477 mi | 3–7 days | $2,147 – $2,862 | $2,468 – $3,291 |
| Knoxville to Jacksonville | ~479 mi | 3–7 days | $2,156 – $2,874 | $2,479 – $3,305 |
| Nashville to Tallahassee | ~491 mi | 3–7 days | $2,210 – $2,946 | $2,541 – $3,388 |
| Knoxville to Gainesville | ~517 mi | 3–7 days | $2,327 – $3,102 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| Memphis to Tallahassee | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| Nashville to Jacksonville | ~583 mi | 3–7 days | $2,624 – $3,498 | $3,017 – $4,023 |
| Chattanooga to Orlando | ~589 mi | 3–7 days | $2,651 – $3,534 | $3,048 – $4,064 |
| Nashville to Gainesville | ~602 mi | 3–7 days | $2,709 – $3,612 | $3,115 – $4,154 |
| Chattanooga to Tampa | ~605 mi | 3–7 days | $2,723 – $3,630 | $3,131 – $4,175 |
| Chattanooga to Saint Petersburg | ~615 mi | 3–7 days | $2,768 – $3,690 | $3,183 – $4,244 |
| Knoxville to Orlando | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Knoxville to Tampa | ~653 mi | 3–7 days | $2,939 – $3,918 | $3,379 – $4,506 |
| Knoxville to Saint Petersburg | ~666 mi | 3–7 days | $2,997 – $3,996 | $3,447 – $4,595 |
| Memphis to Gainesville | ~684 mi | 3–7 days | $3,078 – $4,104 | $3,540 – $4,720 |
| Memphis to Jacksonville | ~688 mi | 3–7 days | $3,096 – $4,128 | $3,560 – $4,747 |
| Chattanooga to Port Saint Lucie | ~711 mi | 3–7 days | $3,200 – $4,266 | $3,679 – $4,906 |
| Chattanooga to Cape Coral | ~715 mi | 3–7 days | $3,218 – $4,290 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| Nashville to Orlando | ~715 mi | 3–7 days | $3,218 – $4,290 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| Nashville to Tampa | ~724 mi | 3–7 days | $3,258 – $4,344 | $3,747 – $4,996 |
| Nashville to Saint Petersburg | ~733 mi | 3–7 days | $3,299 – $4,398 | $3,793 – $5,058 |
| Knoxville to Port Saint Lucie | ~740 mi | 3–7 days | $3,330 – $4,440 | $3,829 – $5,106 |
| Knoxville to Cape Coral | ~762 mi | 3–7 days | $3,429 – $4,572 | $3,943 – $5,258 |
| Memphis to Tampa | ~779 mi | 3–7 days | $3,506 – $4,674 | $4,031 – $5,375 |
| Memphis to Saint Petersburg | ~782 mi | 3–7 days | $3,519 – $4,692 | $4,047 – $5,396 |
| Memphis to Orlando | ~796 mi | 3–7 days | $3,582 – $4,776 | $4,119 – $5,492 |
| Chattanooga to Fort Lauderdale | ~803 mi | 3–7 days | $3,614 – $4,818 | $4,156 – $5,541 |
| Chattanooga to Hialeah | ~817 mi | 3–7 days | $3,677 – $4,902 | $4,228 – $5,637 |
| Chattanooga to Miami | ~827 mi | 3–7 days | $3,722 – $4,962 | $4,280 – $5,706 |
| Knoxville to Fort Lauderdale | ~834 mi | 3–7 days | $3,753 – $5,004 | $4,316 – $5,755 |
| Nashville to Cape Coral | ~834 mi | 3–7 days | $3,753 – $5,004 | $4,316 – $5,755 |
| Nashville to Port Saint Lucie | ~838 mi | 3–7 days | $3,771 – $5,028 | $4,337 – $5,782 |
| Knoxville to Hialeah | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Knoxville to Miami | ~860 mi | 3–7 days | $3,870 – $5,160 | $4,450 – $5,934 |
| Memphis to Cape Coral | ~882 mi | 3–7 days | $3,969 – $5,292 | $4,564 – $6,086 |
| Memphis to Port Saint Lucie | ~918 mi | 3–7 days | $4,131 – $5,508 | $4,751 – $6,334 |
| Nashville to Fort Lauderdale | ~929 mi | 3–7 days | $4,181 – $5,574 | $4,808 – $6,410 |
| Nashville to Hialeah | ~941 mi | 3–7 days | $4,235 – $5,646 | $4,870 – $6,493 |
| Nashville to Miami | ~952 mi | 3–7 days | $4,284 – $5,712 | $4,927 – $6,569 |
| Memphis to Fort Lauderdale | ~999 mi | 3–7 days | $4,496 – $5,994 | $5,170 – $6,893 |
| Memphis to Hialeah | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Memphis to Miami | ~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 Tennessee
274 household-goods carriers in Tennessee are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Colonial Van Lines Inc, Clarkrange · USDOT 4071435 · 24 trucks
- Big League Movers Inc, Memphis · USDOT 1999318 · 20 trucks
- Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc, Memphis · USDOT 296790 · 20 trucks
- Rowe Transfer Inc, Knoxville · USDOT 1079919 · 17 trucks
- Guardian Moving Systems Inc, Memphis · USDOT 534684 · 17 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 | $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 Tennessee
Tennessee to Florida moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Florida?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Miami, 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 Tennessee and Florida, distances run from 378 to 1,018 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Florida take?
Nashville to Miami 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 Tennessee to Florida?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Tennessee 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 Tennessee to Florida?
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.