Palm Bay, FL

Baltimore, MD → Palm Bay, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Baltimore to Palm Bay

About 964 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,810–$7,150, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,335 carriers on the Baltimore side and 105 in Palm Bay.

  • 964 miroad distance
  • 17 h 19 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,810–$7,1502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 964 miles (817 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 19 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,335 (786 interstate)
Movers at destination
105 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Bay → Baltimore

The route from Baltimore, MD to Palm Bay, FL covers roughly 964 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,810 to $7,150 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 19 min.

On the Baltimore side there are 1,335 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (786 of them authorized for interstate work), and 105 around Palm Bay (46 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 Palm Bay.

Baltimore has a population of about 569,997 and Palm Bay about 148,092. Baltimore is considerably denser (7,240 people per square mile versus 1,386), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Baltimore to Palm Bay

Full-service estimate for 964 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,920 $2,340 $2,860
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,880 $3,520 $4,290
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,810 $5,860 $7,150
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,690 $9,380 $11,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,570 $12,890 $15,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,440–$2,030

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

Portable container

$1,880–$2,770

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

Full-service mover

$4,810–$7,150

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Baltimore (origin)

Cowan Intermodal Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
215194
MC
155424
Based in
Baltimore, MD 21227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
239 trucks, 226 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Baltimore Tank Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
84666
MC
118899
Based in
Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
130 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Giant Food

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
110018
MC
170440
Based in
Jessup, MD 20794 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
121 trucks, 282 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cowan Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
917652
MC
396918
Based in
Baltimore, MD 21227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Flicks Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3046843
MC
47885
Based in
Rosedale, MD 21237 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Azt Autos LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2932214
MC
990235
Based in
Owings Mills, MD 21117 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Lancaster Foods LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
328357
MC
511503
Based in
Jessup, MD 20794 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Atlantic Nationwide Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
582826
MC
280577
Based in
Sparrows Point, MD 21219 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

All 1,335 movers in Baltimore

Near Palm Bay (destination)

Advance Sorensen Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4055942
MC
1537994
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32935 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Zytran Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1206797
MC
517817
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3599867
MC
1222354
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32934 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Ocasio Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3705921
MC
1298651
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Raymond Bhalai

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1912627
MC
694311
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Haulways Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4412209
MC
1733425
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32907 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Shen Mc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2792487
MC
944153
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

James Z Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3699924
MC
1294166
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 105 movers in Palm Bay

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Baltimore to Palm Bay?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,920 to $2,860 for a studio, $2,880 to $4,290 for a one-bedroom, $4,810 to $7,150 for a two-bedroom, $7,690 to $11,440 for a three-bedroom and $10,570 to $15,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Bay from Baltimore?

About 964 road miles (817 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Maryland 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 Baltimore to Palm Bay?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,440 to $2,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,770. 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 Baltimore–Palm Bay corridor.