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Destin, FL → State College, PA · Long-distance move

Movers from Destin to State College

About 1,020 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,720–$7,020, delivery in 3–7 days, 53 carriers on the Destin side and 104 in State College.

  • 1,020 miroad distance
  • 18 h 17 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,720–$7,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,020 miles (865 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 17 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
53 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
104 (47 interstate)

Reverse: State College → Destin

State College sits about 1,020 miles northeast of Destin, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Pennsylvania 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 $4,720 to $7,020 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 18 h 17 min.

On the Destin side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 104 around State College (47 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 State College.

Destin has a population of about 14,000 and State College about 40,000. State College is the denser city (8,847 people per square mile versus 1,859 in Destin), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Pennsylvania does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Destin to State College

Full-service estimate for 1,020 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,890 $2,300 $2,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,830 $3,450 $4,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,720 $5,750 $7,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,550 $9,210 $11,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,380 $12,660 $15,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,500–$2,110

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

Portable container

$1,930–$2,840

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

Full-service mover

$4,720–$7,020

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Destin (origin)

A & A Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
89741
MC
128469
Based in
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (850) 244-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj Panhandle LLC

USDOT
4037783
MC
1527178
Based in
Ft Walton Bch, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (757) 685-1483 Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Moving Services Of Nw Fla INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
994666
MC
1369376
Based in
Fort Walton Bch, FL 32547 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (850) 259-1191 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Van Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
320322
MC
197967
Based in
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (850) 244-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Campbell Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
1991298
MC
1157545
Based in
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (850) 243-6125 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aaa Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
89742
MC
134583
Based in
Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (850) 244-3143 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gilmore Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gilmore Enterprises INC

USDOT
89853
MC
129355
Based in
Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (850) 585-3781 Route Verify on FMCSA

American International Moving Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
517309
MC
180287
Based in
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (850) 243-7324 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Destin

Near State College (destination)

Davidson Brothers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trotting Fox LLC

USDOT
10559
MC
117384
Based in
Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (814) 355-5513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logixpress INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4267420
MC
1656758
Based in
State College, PA 16803 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (814) 826-8666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kerstetter Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: David R Kerstetter

USDOT
276445
MC
180364
Based in
Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (717) 667-6723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peacheys Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4515827
MC
1788504
Based in
Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (717) 667-6202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Appalachian Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2491872
MC
863048
Based in
State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (814) 650-7293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Phil McNeal Transport Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Philip D McNeal Jr

USDOT
560337
MC
273154
Based in
Julian, PA 16844 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (814) 353-0328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kurtious Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2973008
MC
904809
Based in
Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (814) 574-8448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Werema Ventures LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4227992
MC
1635283
Based in
State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (814) 325-1483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 104 movers in State College

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Destin to State College?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,890 to $2,810 for a studio, $2,830 to $4,210 for a one-bedroom, $4,720 to $7,020 for a two-bedroom, $7,550 to $11,230 for a three-bedroom and $10,380 to $15,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is State College from Destin?

About 1,020 road miles (865 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 17 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Florida into Pennsylvania 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 Destin to State College?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,500 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,840. 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 Destin–State College corridor.