Bentonville, AR → Tampa, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,059 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,580–$6,810, delivery in 3–7 days, 57 carriers on the Bentonville side and 1,059 in Tampa.
The route from Bentonville, AR to Tampa, FL covers roughly 1,059 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,580 to $6,810 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 58 min.
On the Bentonville side there are 57 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (43 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,059 around Tampa (368 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 Tampa.
Bentonville has a population of about 60,000 and Tampa about 413,554. Tampa is the denser city (3,377 people per square mile versus 1,528 in Bentonville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida is a higher-cost state than Arkansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,830 | $2,230 | $2,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,750 | $3,350 | $4,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,580 | $5,580 | $6,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,330 | $8,930 | $10,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,070 | $12,280 | $14,990 |
$1,540–$2,170
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,970–$2,890
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,580–$6,810
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bentonville, AR → Tampa, FL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Wal-Mart Transportation LLC
Legal name: R & R Packaging INC
Legal name: Tmt Arkansas INC
Legal name: B2 Delivery LLC
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Countrywide Trucking Corp
Legal name: Lightning Transport And Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,830 to $2,720 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,090 for a one-bedroom, $4,580 to $6,810 for a two-bedroom, $7,330 to $10,900 for a three-bedroom and $10,070 to $14,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,059 road miles (898 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 58 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Arkansas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,540 to $2,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,970 to $2,890. 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.
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 Bentonville–Tampa corridor.