Detroit, MI → Key West, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,455 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,720–$8,510, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,435 carriers on the Detroit side and 7 in Key West.
The route from Detroit, MI to Key West, FL covers roughly 1,455 miles by road, a south-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 $5,720 to $8,510 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 25 hours (3 driving days).
On the Detroit side there are 1,435 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (656 of them authorized for interstate work), and 7 around Key West (2 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 Key West.
Detroit has a population of about 649,095 and Key West about 25,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,608 and 4,723 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,290 | $2,790 | $3,410 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,430 | $4,190 | $5,110 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,720 | $6,980 | $8,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,160 | $11,170 | $13,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,590 | $15,350 | $18,730 |
$2,090–$2,960
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,320–$3,410
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,720–$8,510
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.
Legal name: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company
Legal name: Lk Transport LLC
Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC
Legal name: Arnolds Auto And Marine Repair INC
Legal name: Box And Go
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,290 to $3,410 for a studio, $3,430 to $5,110 for a one-bedroom, $5,720 to $8,510 for a two-bedroom, $9,160 to $13,620 for a three-bedroom and $12,590 to $18,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,455 road miles (1,233 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).
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 Michigan into Florida 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 $2,090 to $2,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,320 to $3,410. 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 Detroit–Key West corridor.