Boca Raton, FL → Chattanooga, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from Boca Raton to Chattanooga

About 795 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,050–$6,030, delivery in 2–5 days, 743 carriers on the Boca Raton side and 241 in Chattanooga.

795 miroad distance
14 h 24 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,050–$6,0302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Boca Raton, Florida
To: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Road distance: ≈ 795 miles (674 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 24 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 743 (316 interstate)
Movers at destination: 241 (155 interstate)

Reverse: Chattanooga → Boca Raton

Chattanooga sits about 795 miles northwest of Boca Raton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Tennessee that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,050 to $6,030 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 14 h 24 min.

On the Boca Raton side there are 743 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (316 of them authorized for interstate work), and 241 around Chattanooga (155 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 Chattanooga.

Boca Raton has a population of about 101,582 and Chattanooga about 194,144. Boca Raton is considerably denser (3,336 people per square mile versus 1,272), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Boca Raton to Chattanooga

Full-service estimate for 795 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,620	$1,980	$2,410
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,430	$2,970	$3,620
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,050	$4,940	$6,030
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,480	$7,910	$9,650
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,920	$10,870	$13,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,120–$1,580

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

Portable container

$1,730–$2,540

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

Full-service mover

$4,050–$6,030

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

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Boca Raton (origin)

Pero Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 763996
MC: 391076
Based in: Delray Beach, FL 33446 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 136 trucks, 113 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (561) 498-5771 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 614506
MC: 294798
Based in: Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (954) 630-0316 Route Verify on FMCSA

Armstrong Relocation Florida LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1894774
MC: 1642654
Based in: Pompano Beach, FL 33064 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (901) 569-7113 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blvd Moving LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2892909
Based in: Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (323) 703-5899 Route Verify on FMCSA

US Advance Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1965782
MC: 696410
Based in: Coral Springs, FL 33065 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (954) 657-8985 Route Verify on FMCSA

Colonial Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1434373
MC: 681534
Based in: Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (800) 970-7498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Palm Beach Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3306963
MC: 1053501
Based in: Boca Raton, FL 33431 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 22 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Route Verify on FMCSA

International Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2293832
MC: 796971
Based in: Coral Springs, FL 33065 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (954) 510-4483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 743 movers in Boca Raton

Near Chattanooga (destination)

US Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: US Xpress INC

USDOT: 303024
MC: 188121
Based in: Chattanooga, TN 37421 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4,953 trucks, 5,412 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (423) 510-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Covenant Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC

USDOT: 273818
MC: 188102
Based in: Chattanooga, TN 37419 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 816 trucks, 1,741 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (423) 463-3473 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tranco Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 646416
MC: 301265
Based in: Chattanooga, TN 37421 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 98 trucks, 113 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (423) 822-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ash Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2014429
MC: 709527
Based in: Chattanooga, TN 37410 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1400069
MC: 587359
Based in: Chattanooga, TN 37416 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (423) 485-8619 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bullins Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 545382
MC: 299062
Based in: Chattanooga, TN 37416 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (423) 421-0399 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC

USDOT: 2255276
MC: 769528
Based in: Chattanooga, TN 37406 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (423) 893-3450 Route Verify on FMCSA

1up Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2801891
MC: 936054
Based in: Chattanooga, TN 37406 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (423) 661-3791 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 241 movers in Chattanooga

Tips for this move

Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Boca Raton to Chattanooga?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,410 for a studio, $2,430 to $3,620 for a one-bedroom, $4,050 to $6,030 for a two-bedroom, $6,480 to $9,650 for a three-bedroom and $8,920 to $13,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chattanooga from Boca Raton?

About 795 road miles (674 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 24 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 Florida into Tennessee 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 Boca Raton to Chattanooga?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,120 to $1,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,540. 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 Boca Raton–Chattanooga corridor.