Fairfax, VA → Tampa, FL · Long-distance move
About 955 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,670–$6,950, delivery in 2–5 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 1,059 in Tampa.
Moving from Fairfax to Tampa is a long-distance move of roughly 955 road miles, heading southwest from Virginia 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 $4,670 to $6,950 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 10 min.
On the Fairfax side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (383 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,059 around Tampa (368 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 Tampa.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Tampa about 413,554. The two cities have comparable density (3,869 and 3,377 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 | $1,870 | $2,280 | $2,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,800 | $3,420 | $4,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,670 | $5,690 | $6,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,470 | $9,110 | $11,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,270 | $12,530 | $15,280 |
$1,430–$2,020
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,870–$2,750
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,670–$6,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairfax, VA → Tampa, FL. 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 $1,870 to $2,780 for a studio, $2,800 to $4,170 for a one-bedroom, $4,670 to $6,950 for a two-bedroom, $7,470 to $11,110 for a three-bedroom and $10,270 to $15,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 955 road miles (809 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 10 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Virginia 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 $1,430 to $2,020 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,870 to $2,750. 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 Fairfax–Tampa corridor.