Concord, NC → Fort Lauderdale, FL · Long-distance move
About 755 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,990–$5,940, delivery in 2–5 days, 441 carriers on the Concord side and 1,841 in Fort Lauderdale.
Moving from Concord to Fort Lauderdale is a long-distance move of roughly 755 road miles, heading south from North Carolina 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 $3,990 to $5,940 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 13 h 43 min.
On the Concord side there are 441 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (326 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.
Concord has a population of about 114,598 and Fort Lauderdale about 188,677. Fort Lauderdale is the denser city (5,282 people per square mile versus 1,657 in Concord), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $1,600 | $1,950 | $2,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,400 | $2,920 | $3,570 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,990 | $4,870 | $5,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,390 | $7,800 | $9,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,790 | $10,720 | $13,080 |
$1,080–$1,520
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,690–$2,490
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,990–$5,940
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.
Legal name: Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC
Legal name: Redwog LLC
Legal name: Nbf Charlotte LLC
Legal name: Fletcher Anneheim Dedicated Services LLC
Legal name: Jds Family Investment Trust LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,380 for a studio, $2,400 to $3,570 for a one-bedroom, $3,990 to $5,940 for a two-bedroom, $6,390 to $9,510 for a three-bedroom and $8,790 to $13,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 755 road miles (640 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 43 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from North Carolina 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 $1,080 to $1,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,490. 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 Concord–Fort Lauderdale corridor.