Daytona Beach, FL → Gainesville, FL · Short-haul move
About 97 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,500–$2,240, delivery in 1–2 days, 88 carriers on the Daytona Beach side and 151 in Gainesville.
Gainesville sits about 97 miles northwest of Daytona Beach, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 22 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,500 and $2,240, before packing or storage.
On the Daytona Beach side there are 88 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (41 of them authorized for interstate work), and 151 around Gainesville (59 interstate). For an in-state 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 Gainesville.
Daytona Beach has a population of about 75,000 and Gainesville about 148,671. Gainesville is the denser city (2,232 people per square mile versus 1,078 in Daytona Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $870 | $1,060 | $1,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $970 | $1,190 | $1,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,500 | $1,830 | $2,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,240 | $2,730 | $3,330 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,230 | $3,940 | $4,810 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,500–$2,240
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Daytona Beach, FL → Gainesville, FL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $870 to $1,290 for a studio, $970 to $1,450 for a one-bedroom, $1,500 to $2,240 for a two-bedroom, $2,240 to $3,330 for a three-bedroom and $3,230 to $4,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 97 road miles (82 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 22 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Daytona Beach and Gainesville are in Florida, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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 Daytona Beach–Gainesville corridor.