Davie, FL → Johnson City, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from Davie to Johnson City

About 849 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,180–$6,230, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,589 carriers on the Davie side and 93 in Johnson City.

849 miroad distance
15 h 20 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,180–$6,2302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Davie, Florida
To: Johnson City, Tennessee
Road distance: ≈ 849 miles (720 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 20 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,589 (600 interstate)
Movers at destination: 93 (59 interstate)

Reverse: Johnson City → Davie

Moving from Davie to Johnson City is a long-distance move of roughly 849 road miles, heading north from Florida to Tennessee.

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 $4,180 to $6,230 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 15 h 20 min.

On the Davie side there are 1,589 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (600 of them authorized for interstate work), and 93 around Johnson City (59 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 Johnson City.

Davie has a population of about 110,851 and Johnson City about 74,000. Davie is considerably denser (3,028 people per square mile versus 1,633), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Davie to Johnson City

Full-service estimate for 849 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,670	$2,040	$2,490
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,510	$3,060	$3,740
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,180	$5,100	$6,230
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,700	$8,160	$9,960
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,210	$11,230	$13,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,170–$1,660

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

Portable container

$1,780–$2,610

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

Full-service mover

$4,180–$6,230

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 Davie (origin)

American Oni LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 5711188
MC: 95178387
Based in: Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,107 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (305) 780-2146 Route Verify on FMCSA

Imperial Brady

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dade Paper & Bag LLC

USDOT: 825788
MC: 9440
Based in: Hialeah, FL 33018 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 610 trucks, 551 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (305) 805-2600 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Transport Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North American Transport Services LLC

USDOT: 1284430
MC: 494689
Based in: Opa Locka, FL 33054 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 200 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (305) 455-1150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Firststop Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4296088
MC: 1672392
Based in: Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (832) 904-0352 Route Verify on FMCSA

Expedited Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Blue Dolphin Transport INC

USDOT: 2305744
MC: 787190
Based in: Opa Locka, FL 33054 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 105 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (786) 563-4111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Angels On The Road INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2270429
MC: 775318
Based in: Miramar, FL 33025 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (305) 763-9249 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 614506
MC: 294798
Based in: Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (954) 630-0316 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luis Deliveries INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1355905
MC: 571435
Based in: Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (305) 863-9210 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,589 movers in Davie

Near Johnson City (destination)

Cox Disposal INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 701359
MC: 66967
Based in: Bluff City, TN 37618 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 16 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (423) 538-4104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheepdog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Barn Farm LLC

USDOT: 3545701
MC: 136488
Based in: Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (772) 323-8127 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eastern Tennessee Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2382126
MC: 818191
Based in: Blountville, TN 37617 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (423) 612-3377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wcp Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 763762
MC: 343871
Based in: Gray, TN 37615 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (423) 232-0045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri City Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1577982
MC: 598650
Based in: Kingsport, TN 37663 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (423) 279-1771 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olivers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3981761
MC: 1491041
Based in: Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (423) 543-0028 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1411363
MC: 534652
Based in: Piney Flats, TN 37686 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (423) 946-3748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bennett'S Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bms Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 2917922
MC: 1072695
Based in: Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (423) 512-2850 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 93 movers in Johnson City

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Johnson City if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Davie to Johnson City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,670 to $2,490 for a studio, $2,510 to $3,740 for a one-bedroom, $4,180 to $6,230 for a two-bedroom, $6,700 to $9,960 for a three-bedroom and $9,210 to $13,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Johnson City from Davie?

About 849 road miles (720 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 20 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 Davie to Johnson City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,170 to $1,660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,610. 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 Davie–Johnson City corridor.