Fairbanks, AK → Palm Bay, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Fairbanks to Palm Bay

About 4,498 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,760–$17,500, delivery in 7–14 days, 29 carriers on the Fairbanks side and 105 in Palm Bay.

4,498 miroad distance
78 hours (9 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$11,760–$17,5002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Fairbanks, Alaska
To: Palm Bay, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 4,498 miles (3,812 straight-line)
Drive time: 78 hours (9 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 29 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 105 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Bay → Fairbanks

Moving from Fairbanks to Palm Bay is a cross-country move of roughly 4,498 road miles, heading east from Alaska to Florida.

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 $11,760 to $17,500 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 78 hours (9 driving days).

On the Fairbanks side there are 29 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 105 around Palm Bay (46 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 Palm Bay.

Fairbanks has a population of about 32,000 and Palm Bay about 148,092. Palm Bay is the denser city (1,386 people per square mile versus 1,024 in Fairbanks), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Fairbanks to Palm Bay

Full-service estimate for 4,498 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,700	$5,740	$7,000
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,060	$8,610	$10,500
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$11,760	$14,340	$17,500
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$18,820	$22,950	$28,000
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$25,870	$31,550	$38,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,120–$8,640

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

Portable container

$5,030–$7,400

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

Full-service mover

$11,760–$17,500

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Fairbanks (origin)

Metcalf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2349839
MC: 1059335
Based in: Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (435) 272-7743 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Label Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3988849
MC: 1709128
Based in: North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (907) 388-4436 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mountain Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1069052
MC: 446046
Based in: Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (907) 590-4922 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elsberry Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1594611
MC: 961613
Based in: North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 488-0588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moonlighting Construction INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1633146
Based in: Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 457-6638 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dirty Deeds Auto

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dirty Deeds INC

USDOT: 1650238
Based in: North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 488-1477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Axle Towing LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4067541
Based in: North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (907) 488-5656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Classic Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2312319
Based in: Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (907) 479-6248 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 29 movers in Fairbanks

Near Palm Bay (destination)

Advance Sorensen Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4055942
MC: 1537994
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32935 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (516) 396-7650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zytran Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: S7even LLC

USDOT: 1206797
MC: 517817
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (786) 451-3574 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Brevard INC

USDOT: 3599867
MC: 1222354
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32934 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (321) 348-4739 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ocasio Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pro Protection INC

USDOT: 3705921
MC: 1298651
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 496-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Raymond Bhalai

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Raymond Oneil Bhalai

USDOT: 1912627
MC: 694311
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (954) 662-4864 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haulways Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4412209
MC: 1733425
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32907 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (321) 704-5679 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shen Mc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2792487
MC: 944153
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (407) 202-0420 Route Verify on FMCSA

James Z Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3699924
MC: 1294166
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (917) 500-6601 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 105 movers in Palm Bay

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fairbanks to Palm Bay?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,700 to $7,000 for a studio, $7,060 to $10,500 for a one-bedroom, $11,760 to $17,500 for a two-bedroom, $18,820 to $28,000 for a three-bedroom and $25,870 to $38,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Bay from Fairbanks?

About 4,498 road miles (3,812 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 78 hours (9 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alaska 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Fairbanks to Palm Bay?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,120 to $8,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,030 to $7,400. 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 Fairbanks–Palm Bay corridor.