Daytona Beach, FL → Little Rock, AR · Long-distance move
About 899 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,200–$6,240, delivery in 2–5 days, 88 carriers on the Daytona Beach side and 165 in Little Rock.
The route from Daytona Beach, FL to Little Rock, AR covers roughly 899 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,200 to $6,240 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 16 h 12 min.
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 165 around Little Rock (104 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 Little Rock.
Daytona Beach has a population of about 75,000 and Little Rock about 206,427. Little Rock is the denser city (1,688 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Arkansas than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Arkansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,520 | $3,070 | $3,750 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,200 | $5,120 | $6,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,720 | $8,190 | $9,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,230 | $11,260 | $13,740 |
$1,220–$1,730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,820–$2,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,200–$6,240
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Daytona Beach, FL → Little Rock, AR. 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 $1,680 to $2,500 for a studio, $2,520 to $3,750 for a one-bedroom, $4,200 to $6,240 for a two-bedroom, $6,720 to $9,990 for a three-bedroom and $9,230 to $13,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 899 road miles (762 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 12 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 Florida into Arkansas 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 $1,220 to $1,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,680. 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–Little Rock corridor.