Cedar Rapids, IA → Fort Lauderdale, FL · Cross-country move
About 1,504 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,720–$8,510, delivery in 5–10 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 1,841 in Fort Lauderdale.
Moving from Cedar Rapids to Fort Lauderdale is a cross-country move of roughly 1,504 road miles, heading southeast from Iowa to Florida.
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 $5,720 to $8,510 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 26 hours (3 driving days).
On the Cedar Rapids side there are 96 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,841 around Fort Lauderdale (706 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 Fort Lauderdale.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Fort Lauderdale about 188,677. Fort Lauderdale is the denser city (5,282 people per square mile versus 1,910 in Cedar Rapids), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida is a higher-cost state than Iowa, 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 | $2,290 | $2,790 | $3,410 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,430 | $4,190 | $5,110 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,720 | $6,980 | $8,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,160 | $11,170 | $13,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,590 | $15,350 | $18,730 |
$2,150–$3,030
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,360–$3,470
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,720–$8,510
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,290 to $3,410 for a studio, $3,430 to $5,110 for a one-bedroom, $5,720 to $8,510 for a two-bedroom, $9,160 to $13,620 for a three-bedroom and $12,590 to $18,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,504 road miles (1,274 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Iowa 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 $2,150 to $3,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,360 to $3,470. 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 Cedar Rapids–Fort Lauderdale corridor.