Moving from Houston, TX to Miami, FL
1,187 miles across a state line, from Texas into Florida, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Measured driving distance. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Houston, TX to Miami, FL covers 1,187 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,342 – $7,122 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 443 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,187 miles between Texas 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 $5,342 – $7,122 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Houston to Miami
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,006 – $5,342 | $2,884 – $3,846 | $1,923 – $2,564 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,807 – $6,410 | $3,461 – $4,615 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,342 – $7,122 | $3,846 – $5,128 | $2,564 – $3,419 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,143 – $8,190 | $4,423 – $5,897 | $2,949 – $3,931 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,944 – $9,259 | $5,000 – $6,666 | $3,333 – $4,444 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,012 – $10,683 | $5,769 – $7,692 | $3,846 – $5,128 |
Transport only, for 1,187 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, Houston to Miami
1,187 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,935. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,342 to $7,122, 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 Houston to Miami
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 443 people a year (±190) moved from Harris County, TX, home to Houston, to Miami-Dade County, FL, home to Miami. Going the other way: about 1,761 people a year (±683). Movers from Harris County make up 0.8% of the 52,432 people a year who moved into Miami-Dade County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 45,259 people a year (±12,219) moving from Texas to Florida and about 52,219 people a year (±8,571) from Florida to Texas — a net gain for Texas of about 6,960 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 22,603 ±2,833 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 14,783 ±1,771 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,605 ±1,230 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,171 ±2,118 |
| Travis County, TX | 5,495 ±746 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Broward County, FL | 10,416 ±1,160 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 2,015 ±532 |
| Kings County, NY | 1,710 ±759 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 1,490 ±495 |
| New York County, NY | 1,435 ±463 |
Licensed movers at each end
82 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Houston (570 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 35 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.3% of their 110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Men MoversUSDOT 1914113 | Houston · 10 mi | 95 trucks | 4 | 100.0% of 4 |
| G and S Moving & StorageUSDOT 511433 | Houston · 4 mi | 35 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| American Knights MovingUSDOT 1977907 | Houston · 6 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 26.9% of 26 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Woodlands LLCUSDOT 2491964 | Houston · 17 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Cajun MoversUSDOT 752804 | Fresno · 17 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 4 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Houston LLCUSDOT 1296282 | Houston · 15 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Miami end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Miami: Top 10 Van Lines Inc (Miami, 20 trucks), Alexis Moving & Delivery 2 Inc (Miami, 20 trucks), Solomon and Sons Relocation Services Inc (Dania Beach, 17 trucks), Honest Movers Moving and Storage Inc (Miami, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas 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 Houston to Miami
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 1,187 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Miami
A local move inside Miami 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 Miami are Hialeah (about 11 mi), Fort Lauderdale (about 28 mi), Port Saint Lucie (about 122 mi).
Other routes from Houston
All routes from Houston, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Austin, TX | 162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Houston to San Antonio, TX | 197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Houston to Corpus Christi, TX | ~216 mi | $972 – $1,296 |
| Houston to Lafayette, LA | ~236 mi | $1,062 – $1,416 |
| Houston to Dallas, TX | 239 mi | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| Houston to Fort Worth, TX | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
| Houston to McKinney, TX | ~291 mi | $1,310 – $1,746 |
| Houston to Baton Rouge, LA | ~297 mi | $1,337 – $1,782 |
Also moving to Miami: from Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Port Saint Lucie, FL, from Cape Coral, FL, from Orlando, FL.
Houston to Miami moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Houston to Miami?
From our published model, full-service movers over 1,187 miles cost about $4,006 – $5,342 for a studio, $5,342 – $7,122 for a two-bedroom home and $6,143 – $8,190 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Houston to Miami take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 22 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 Houston to Miami?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,564 – $3,419 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,342 – $7,122 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,846 – $5,128.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Houston to Miami?
Yes. Houston is in Texas and Miami is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 82 listed movers within 30 miles of Houston hold it.
How many people move from Houston to Miami each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 443 people a year (margin of error ±190) moved from Harris County, which contains Houston, to Miami-Dade County, which contains Miami.
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.