Moving from Arlington, VA to Cape Coral, FL
About 1,040 miles across a state line, from Virginia 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 Arlington, VA to Cape Coral, FL covers about 1,040 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,680 – $6,240 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 564 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 1,040 miles between Virginia 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 $4,680 – $6,240 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Arlington to Cape Coral
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,510 – $4,680 | $2,527 – $3,370 | $1,685 – $2,246 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,212 – $5,616 | $3,033 – $4,044 | $2,022 – $2,696 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,680 – $6,240 | $3,370 – $4,493 | $2,246 – $2,995 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,382 – $7,176 | $3,875 – $5,167 | $2,583 – $3,444 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,084 – $8,112 | $4,380 – $5,841 | $2,920 – $3,894 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,020 – $9,360 | $5,054 – $6,739 | $3,370 – $4,493 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,040 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, Arlington to Cape Coral
1,040 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,200. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,680 to $6,240, 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 Arlington to Cape Coral
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Arlington County, VA to Lee County, FL, but the wider metro table does: about 564 people a year (±241) moved from the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area to the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area. The other way: about 271 people a year (±141).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 28,901 people a year (±6,694) moving from Virginia to Florida and about 24,818 people a year (±3,909) from Florida to Virginia — a net gain for Florida of about 4,083 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fairfax County, VA | 7,362 ±894 |
| District of Columbia, DC | 2,881 ±512 |
| Alexandria City, VA | 2,663 ±484 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 1,264 ±374 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 916 ±364 |
| 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
297 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Arlington (477 counting those licensed only inside Virginia). 165 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.8% of their 924 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK Moving ServicesUSDOT 1065394 | Sterling · 21 mi | 173 trucks | 107 | 12.3% of 57 |
| Eagle Van Lines IncUSDOT 388638 | Temple Hills · 9 mi | 72 trucks | 94 | 37.7% of 53 |
| Town and Country Movers IncUSDOT 418499 | Gaithersburg · 20 mi | 64 trucks | 75 | 18.9% of 53 |
| A&A Transfer LLCUSDOT 503883 | Chantilly · 23 mi | 62 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 3 |
| MG Moving ServicesUSDOT 2455961 | Sterling · 21 mi | 58 trucks | 38 | 11.1% of 18 |
| Executive Moving Systems IncUSDOT 487595 | Woodbridge · 20 mi | 34 trucks | 20 | 33.3% of 12 |
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 Virginia 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 Arlington 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 1,040 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 Arlington
All routes from Arlington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Washington, DC | ~4 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Arlington to Annapolis, MD | ~38 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Arlington to Baltimore, MD | ~45 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Arlington to Dover, DE | ~101 mi | $455 – $606 |
| Arlington to Richmond, VA | ~110 mi | $495 – $660 |
| Arlington to Harrisburg, PA | ~113 mi | $509 – $678 |
| Arlington to Philadelphia, PA | ~148 mi | $666 – $888 |
| Arlington to Virginia Beach, VA | ~178 mi | $801 – $1,068 |
Also moving to Cape Coral: from Saint Petersburg, FL, from Tampa, FL, from Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Miami, FL.
Arlington to Cape Coral moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arlington, VA to Cape Coral?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,040 miles cost about $3,510 – $4,680 for a studio, $4,680 – $6,240 for a two-bedroom home and $5,382 – $7,176 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Arlington, VA to Cape Coral take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 19 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 Arlington, VA to Cape Coral?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,246 – $2,995 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,680 – $6,240 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,370 – $4,493.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arlington, VA to Cape Coral?
Yes. Arlington is in Virginia and Cape Coral is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 297 listed movers within 30 miles of Arlington hold it.
How many people move from Arlington, VA to Cape Coral each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 564 people a year (margin of error ±241) moved from the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area to the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.