Lake Charles, LA

Coral Springs, FL → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Coral Springs to Lake Charles

About 983 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,470–$6,640, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,000 carriers on the Coral Springs side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 983 miroad distance
  • 17 h 39 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,470–$6,6402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 983 miles (833 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 39 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,000 (392 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Coral Springs

Lake Charles sits about 983 miles west of Coral Springs, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Louisiana 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 $4,470 to $6,640 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 39 min.

On the Coral Springs side there are 1,000 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (392 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Lake Charles (18 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 Lake Charles.

Coral Springs has a population of about 138,783 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Coral Springs is considerably denser (5,869 people per square mile versus 1,788), 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 Louisiana than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Coral Springs to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 983 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,790 $2,180 $2,660
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,680 $3,270 $3,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,470 $5,450 $6,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,150 $8,710 $10,630
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,830 $11,980 $14,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,460–$2,060

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

Portable container

$1,900–$2,790

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

Full-service mover

$4,470–$6,640

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 Coral Springs (origin)

Pero Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
763996
MC
391076
Based in
Delray Beach, FL 33446 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
136 trucks, 113 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

American Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
614506
MC
294798
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Pg1xotics Auto Galleria

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4426606
MC
1741162
Based in
Miami, FL 33313 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Armstrong Relocation Florida LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1894774
MC
1642654
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33064 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Blvd Moving LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2892909
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

US Advance Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1965782
MC
696410
Based in
Coral Springs, FL 33065 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Colonial Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1434373
MC
681534
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Palm Beach Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3306963
MC
1053501
Based in
Boca Raton, FL 33431 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

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Near Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
319385
MC
211234
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2944986
MC
996676
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Pappillion Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1227886
MC
485326
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Hr Express Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7409267
MC
97081033
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Drive Max Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4284072
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Fmtransport11 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3156355
MC
108062
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

J K Malveaux Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3686835
MC
1284622
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Coral Springs to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,660 for a studio, $2,680 to $3,990 for a one-bedroom, $4,470 to $6,640 for a two-bedroom, $7,150 to $10,630 for a three-bedroom and $9,830 to $14,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Coral Springs?

About 983 road miles (833 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 39 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 Louisiana 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 Coral Springs to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,460 to $2,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 to $2,790. 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 Coral Springs–Lake Charles corridor.