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Appleton, WI → West Palm Beach, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Appleton to West Palm Beach

About 1,529 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,880–$8,750, delivery in 5–10 days, 81 carriers on the Appleton side and 446 in West Palm Beach.

  • 1,529 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,880–$8,7502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,529 miles (1,296 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination
446 (162 interstate)

Reverse: West Palm Beach → Appleton

West Palm Beach sits about 1,529 miles southeast of Appleton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wisconsin to Florida that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,880 to $8,750 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Appleton side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 of them authorized for interstate work), and 446 around West Palm Beach (162 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in West Palm Beach.

Appleton has a population of about 75,000 and West Palm Beach about 127,189. Appleton is considerably denser (2,986 people per square mile versus 2,182), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Appleton to West Palm Beach

Full-service estimate for 1,529 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,350 $2,870 $3,500
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,530 $4,300 $5,250
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,880 $7,170 $8,750
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,410 $11,470 $14,000
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,930 $15,770 $19,240

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,170–$3,060

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,380–$3,510

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,880–$8,750

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Appleton (origin)

J M W Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
453242
MC
207084
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (920) 731-4628 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bakers Supply Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
48340
MC
232281
Based in
Greenville, WI 54942 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (920) 560-3291 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Appleton LLC

USDOT
514341
MC
202022
Based in
Appleton, WI 54911 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (920) 739-5533 Route Verify on FMCSA

McCoy's Gravel & Excavating LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
995097
MC
56200
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (906) 254-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pods

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Packerland Portable Storage INC

USDOT
1472667
MC
819526
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (920) 882-7448 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Smooth Move LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3096189
MC
1630179
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (920) 203-4645 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Shore Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1718063
MC
630062
Based in
Neenah, WI 54956 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (920) 886-8717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spivey Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3058181
MC
53652
Based in
Appleton, WI 54915 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (920) 277-0334 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Appleton

Near West Palm Beach (destination)

Cheney Brothers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
41648
MC
895890
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
753 trucks, 975 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (561) 845-4721 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circuit

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Circuit Transit INC

USDOT
3562459
MC
1485340
Based in
West Palm Bch, FL 33401 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
192 trucks, 318 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (646) 504-3733 Route Verify on FMCSA

Good Greek Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sfakia LLC

USDOT
2562486
MC
894264
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (561) 683-1313 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safebound Moving Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Safebound Logistics LLC

USDOT
2900155
MC
975408
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (561) 510-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excelsior Wpb LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3313823
MC
1054919
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (561) 512-6018 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jcal Holdings LLC

USDOT
2071964
MC
14116
Based in
Lake Worth, FL 33461 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (561) 687-5005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of The Palm Beaches LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2785473
MC
928227
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zip Transport & Services INC

USDOT
709590
MC
327506
Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33409 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (954) 678-4747 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 446 movers in West Palm Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Appleton to West Palm Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,350 to $3,500 for a studio, $3,530 to $5,250 for a one-bedroom, $5,880 to $8,750 for a two-bedroom, $9,410 to $14,000 for a three-bedroom and $12,930 to $19,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is West Palm Beach from Appleton?

About 1,529 road miles (1,296 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin into Florida makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Appleton to West Palm Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,170 to $3,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,380 to $3,510. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Appleton–West Palm Beach corridor.