Daytona Beach, FL → Newport, RI · Long-distance move
About 1,192 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,350–$7,970, delivery in 3–7 days, 88 carriers on the Daytona Beach side and 30 in Newport.
The route from Daytona Beach, FL to Newport, RI covers roughly 1,192 miles by road, a northeast-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 $5,350 to $7,970 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 21 h 15 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 30 around Newport (17 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 Newport.
Daytona Beach has a population of about 75,000 and Newport about 25,000. Newport is the denser city (3,287 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. Note that Rhode Island 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 | $2,140 | $2,610 | $3,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,210 | $3,920 | $4,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,350 | $6,530 | $7,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,570 | $10,450 | $12,750 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,780 | $14,360 | $17,520 |
$1,670–$2,360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,080–$3,060
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,350–$7,970
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Daytona Beach, FL → Newport, RI. 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 $2,140 to $3,190 for a studio, $3,210 to $4,780 for a one-bedroom, $5,350 to $7,970 for a two-bedroom, $8,570 to $12,750 for a three-bedroom and $11,780 to $17,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,192 road miles (1,011 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 15 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 Florida into Rhode Island 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 $1,670 to $2,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,060. 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–Newport corridor.