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Deltona, FL → Grand Island, NE · Cross-country move

Movers from Deltona to Grand Island

About 1,503 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,780–$8,600, delivery in 5–10 days, 252 carriers on the Deltona side and 85 in Grand Island.

  • 1,503 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,780–$8,6002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,503 miles (1,274 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
252 (84 interstate)
Movers at destination
85 (35 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Island → Deltona

The route from Deltona, FL to Grand Island, NE covers roughly 1,503 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $5,780 to $8,600 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Deltona side there are 252 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (84 of them authorized for interstate work), and 85 around Grand Island (35 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 Grand Island.

Deltona has a population of about 100,267 and Grand Island about 53,000. Deltona is considerably denser (2,512 people per square mile versus 1,764), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Nebraska does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Deltona to Grand Island

Full-service estimate for 1,503 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,310 $2,820 $3,440
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,470 $4,230 $5,160
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,780 $7,050 $8,600
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,250 $11,280 $13,760
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,720 $15,510 $18,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,140–$3,030

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

Portable container

$2,360–$3,470

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

Full-service mover

$5,780–$8,600

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Deltona, FL → Grand Island, NE. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Deltona (origin)

Velez Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3895478
MC
1433482
Based in
Lake Mary, FL 32746 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (407) 720-7957 Route Verify on FMCSA

Project Management & Installation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2960015
MC
1728284
Based in
Sanford, FL 32771 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (407) 732-4669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mrm Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2462368
MC
850881
Based in
Lake Mary, FL 32746 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (302) 465-2167 Route Verify on FMCSA

Exclusive Courier Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3946807
MC
1467532
Based in
Sanford, FL 32771 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (415) 250-4015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adkins Specialized Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3476972
MC
1139873
Based in
Lake Helen, FL 32744 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (407) 562-7409 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1620017
MC
598451
Based in
Deltona, FL 32738 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (407) 388-4601 Route Verify on FMCSA

Navado'S Sun Valley

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Navado'S Sun Valley LLC

USDOT
1854262
MC
860056
Based in
Deltona, FL 32738 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (321) 746-4666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roseway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3506179
MC
1159002
Based in
Deltona, FL 32738 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (239) 595-2040 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 252 movers in Deltona

Near Grand Island (destination)

Grand Island Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Grand Island Express INC

USDOT
54988
MC
135283
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
158 trucks, 164 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (308) 384-8555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tom'S Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1174681
MC
471083
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (308) 383-1665 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yeral R Menendez

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Y And M Trucking LLC

USDOT
2548189
MC
887320
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (308) 675-1026 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunset Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4227519
MC
1635024
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (308) 850-6592 Route Verify on FMCSA

Central Nebraska Transload Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2370201
MC
813134
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (308) 384-4477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amp Works LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2540706
MC
1671268
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (308) 690-6259 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mack Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mark Mack LLC

USDOT
2781913
MC
926617
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (308) 380-3026 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nas Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nas Trucking LLC

USDOT
1370171
MC
523881
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (308) 379-0963 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 85 movers in Grand Island

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Deltona to Grand Island?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,310 to $3,440 for a studio, $3,470 to $5,160 for a one-bedroom, $5,780 to $8,600 for a two-bedroom, $9,250 to $13,760 for a three-bedroom and $12,720 to $18,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Island from Deltona?

About 1,503 road miles (1,274 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Nebraska 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 Deltona to Grand Island?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,140 to $3,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,360 to $3,470. 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 Deltona–Grand Island corridor.