Moving from Utah to Florida
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Salt Lake City and Miami it is about 2,433 miles and 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving); the 44 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,954 to 2,453 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.
- ~2,433 miSalt Lake City → Miami
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,949+2-bedroom, movers
- 44City routes priced
In short
About 5,748 people moved from Utah to Florida in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,973), and about 3,331 went the other way. Between Salt Lake City and Miami it is about 2,433 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,949 – $14,598 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 45 movers based in Utah hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Utah to Florida
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,748 people a year (±2,973), against about 3,331 (±1,703) from Florida to Utah, so Florida gains about 2,417 people a year on this exchange. Utah is the 27th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Davis County | Okaloosa County | 440 ±427 |
| Utah County | Lake County | 367 ±259 |
| Salt Lake County | Leon County | 259 ±135 |
| Washington County | Collier County | 219 ±313* |
| Salt Lake County | Hillsborough County | 193 ±137 |
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.
Salt Lake City 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 Utah and Florida.
Cost of moving from Utah to Florida
At about 2,433 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,949 – $14,598 for a two-bedroom home and $12,591 – $16,788 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,883 – $10,511; a freight trailer is $5,255 – $7,007.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,211 – $10,949 | $5,912 – $7,883 | $3,941 – $5,255 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,854 – $13,138 | $7,095 – $9,460 | $4,730 – $6,306 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,949 – $14,598 | $7,883 – $10,511 | $5,255 – $7,007 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,591 – $16,788 | $9,065 – $12,087 | $6,044 – $8,058 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,233 – $18,977 | $10,248 – $13,664 | $6,832 – $9,109 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,423 – $21,897 | $11,824 – $15,766 | $7,883 – $10,511 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,433 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 Utah to Florida
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 7 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo to Tallahassee | ~1,954 mi | 7–14 days | $8,793 – $11,724 | $10,112 – $13,483 |
| Salt Lake City to Tallahassee | ~1,979 mi | 7–14 days | $8,906 – $11,874 | $10,241 – $13,655 |
| Ogden to Tallahassee | ~1,995 mi | 7–14 days | $8,978 – $11,970 | $10,324 – $13,766 |
| Saint George to Tallahassee | ~2,025 mi | 7–14 days | $9,113 – $12,150 | $10,479 – $13,973 |
| Provo to Gainesville | ~2,101 mi | 7–14 days | $9,455 – $12,606 | $10,873 – $14,497 |
| Provo to Jacksonville | ~2,116 mi | 7–14 days | $9,522 – $12,696 | $10,950 – $14,600 |
| Salt Lake City to Gainesville | ~2,126 mi | 7–14 days | $9,567 – $12,756 | $11,002 – $14,669 |
| Salt Lake City to Jacksonville | ~2,139 mi | 7–14 days | $9,626 – $12,834 | $11,069 – $14,759 |
| Ogden to Gainesville | ~2,141 mi | 7–14 days | $9,635 – $12,846 | $11,080 – $14,773 |
| Ogden to Jacksonville | ~2,153 mi | 7–14 days | $9,689 – $12,918 | $11,142 – $14,856 |
| Provo to Saint Petersburg | ~2,169 mi | 7–14 days | $9,761 – $13,014 | $11,225 – $14,966 |
| Provo to Tampa | ~2,171 mi | 7–14 days | $9,770 – $13,026 | $11,235 – $14,980 |
| Saint George to Gainesville | ~2,173 mi | 7–14 days | $9,779 – $13,038 | $11,245 – $14,994 |
| Saint George to Jacksonville | ~2,196 mi | 7–14 days | $9,882 – $13,176 | $11,364 – $15,152 |
| Salt Lake City to Saint Petersburg | ~2,196 mi | 7–14 days | $9,882 – $13,176 | $11,364 – $15,152 |
| Salt Lake City to Tampa | ~2,198 mi | 7–14 days | $9,891 – $13,188 | $11,375 – $15,166 |
| Provo to Orlando | ~2,208 mi | 7–14 days | $9,936 – $13,248 | $11,426 – $15,235 |
| Ogden to Saint Petersburg | ~2,213 mi | 7–14 days | $9,959 – $13,278 | $11,452 – $15,270 |
| Ogden to Tampa | ~2,215 mi | 7–14 days | $9,968 – $13,290 | $11,463 – $15,284 |
| Saint George to Saint Petersburg | ~2,222 mi | 7–14 days | $9,999 – $13,332 | $11,499 – $15,332 |
| Saint George to Tampa | ~2,227 mi | 7–14 days | $10,022 – $13,362 | $11,525 – $15,366 |
| Salt Lake City to Orlando | ~2,233 mi | 7–14 days | $10,049 – $13,398 | $11,556 – $15,408 |
| Ogden to Orlando | ~2,249 mi | 7–14 days | $10,121 – $13,494 | $11,639 – $15,518 |
| Provo to Cape Coral | ~2,259 mi | 7–14 days | $10,166 – $13,554 | $11,690 – $15,587 |
| Saint George to Orlando | ~2,273 mi | 7–14 days | $10,229 – $13,638 | $11,763 – $15,684 |
| Salt Lake City to Cape Coral | ~2,287 mi | 7–14 days | $10,292 – $13,722 | $11,835 – $15,780 |
| Ogden to Cape Coral | ~2,305 mi | 7–14 days | $10,373 – $13,830 | $11,928 – $15,905 |
| Saint George to Cape Coral | ~2,305 mi | 7–14 days | $10,373 – $13,830 | $11,928 – $15,905 |
| Provo to Port Saint Lucie | ~2,323 mi | 7–14 days | $10,454 – $13,938 | $12,022 – $16,029 |
| Salt Lake City to Port Saint Lucie | ~2,349 mi | 7–14 days | $10,571 – $14,094 | $12,156 – $16,208 |
| Ogden to Port Saint Lucie | ~2,366 mi | 7–14 days | $10,647 – $14,196 | $12,244 – $16,325 |
| Saint George to Port Saint Lucie | ~2,382 mi | 7–14 days | $10,719 – $14,292 | $12,327 – $16,436 |
| Provo to Fort Lauderdale | ~2,392 mi | 7–14 days | $10,764 – $14,352 | $12,379 – $16,505 |
| Provo to Hialeah | ~2,395 mi | 7–14 days | $10,778 – $14,370 | $12,394 – $16,526 |
| Provo to Miami | ~2,406 mi | 7–14 days | $10,827 – $14,436 | $12,451 – $16,601 |
| Salt Lake City to Fort Lauderdale | ~2,419 mi | 7–14 days | $10,886 – $14,514 | $12,518 – $16,691 |
| Salt Lake City to Hialeah | ~2,422 mi | 7–14 days | $10,899 – $14,532 | $12,534 – $16,712 |
| Salt Lake City to Miami | ~2,433 mi | 7–14 days | $10,949 – $14,598 | $12,591 – $16,788 |
| Ogden to Fort Lauderdale | ~2,436 mi | 7–14 days | $10,962 – $14,616 | $12,606 – $16,808 |
| Ogden to Hialeah | ~2,440 mi | 7–14 days | $10,980 – $14,640 | $12,627 – $16,836 |
| Saint George to Fort Lauderdale | ~2,442 mi | 7–14 days | $10,989 – $14,652 | $12,637 – $16,850 |
| Saint George to Hialeah | ~2,442 mi | 7–14 days | $10,989 – $14,652 | $12,637 – $16,850 |
| Ogden to Miami | ~2,451 mi | 7–14 days | $11,030 – $14,706 | $12,684 – $16,912 |
| Saint George to Miami | ~2,453 mi | 7–14 days | $11,039 – $14,718 | $12,694 – $16,926 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Utah
18 of the 45 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 97 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 57 vehicle inspections (17.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 94 driver inspections (12.8%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&S Moving LLCHooper, UT · USDOT 3540875 | 16 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 16 |
| A1 Custom Movers LLCOrem, UT · USDOT 1271923 | 13 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 13 |
| Affordable Moving LLCSouth Jordan, UT · USDOT 3532380 | 11 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 11 |
| Designer Moving and StorageSlc, UT · USDOT 284519 | 10 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 10 |
| Best of Utah Moving Company LLCSandy, UT · USDOT 2920944 | 10 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Loyal Moving and Storage LLCSalt Lake City, UT · USDOT 4256547 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
119 listed household-goods carriers are based in Utah, 45 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Utah 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 Utah. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Utah
Utah to Florida moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Utah to Florida?
Between the two states' main cities, Salt Lake City and Miami, the distance is about 2,433 miles. From our model that is $10,949 – $14,598 for a two-bedroom home and $12,591 – $16,788 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,883 – $10,511 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,255 – $7,007. Across the 44 city pairs we price between Utah and Florida, distances run from 1,954 to 2,453 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Utah to Florida take?
Salt Lake City to Miami is 5 days on the road (about 44 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 Utah to Florida?
Yes. A move from Utah into Florida is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 119 listed movers based in Utah, 45 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Utah.
What is the cheapest way to move from Utah to Florida?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,255 – $7,007 for a two-bedroom home over 2,433 miles against $10,949 – $14,598 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,883 – $10,511, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Utah to Florida each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,748 people (±2,973) moved from Utah to Florida that year, against about 3,331 (±1,703) from Florida to Utah. That makes Utah the 27th-largest source of new residents for Florida among the states.