Dayton, OH → Hollywood, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,155 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,930–$7,340, delivery in 3–7 days, 349 carriers on the Dayton side and 2,315 in Hollywood.
Hollywood sits about 1,155 miles south of Dayton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Ohio to Florida 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 $4,930 to $7,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 37 min.
On the Dayton side there are 349 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (240 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,315 around Hollywood (807 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 Hollywood.
Dayton has a population of about 136,688 and Hollywood about 157,019. Hollywood is the denser city (5,607 people per square mile versus 2,467 in Dayton), 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 | $1,970 | $2,410 | $2,940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,960 | $3,610 | $4,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,930 | $6,010 | $7,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,890 | $9,620 | $11,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,850 | $13,230 | $16,140 |
$1,640–$2,310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,050–$3,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,930–$7,340
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: Dayton Freight Lines INC
Legal name: North American Transport Services LLC
Legal name: Blue Dolphin Transport INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,940 for a studio, $2,960 to $4,400 for a one-bedroom, $4,930 to $7,340 for a two-bedroom, $7,890 to $11,740 for a three-bedroom and $10,850 to $16,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,155 road miles (978 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 37 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Ohio 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 $1,640 to $2,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,020. 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 Dayton–Hollywood corridor.