Fort Myers, FL → Fargo, ND · Cross-country move

Movers from Fort Myers to Fargo

About 1,912 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,510–$9,690, delivery in 5–10 days, 382 carriers on the Fort Myers side and 99 in Fargo.

1,912 miroad distance
33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,510–$9,6902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Fort Myers, Florida
To: Fargo, North Dakota
Road distance: ≈ 1,912 miles (1,620 straight-line)
Drive time: 33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 382 (119 interstate)
Movers at destination: 99 (88 interstate)

Reverse: Fargo → Fort Myers

Fargo sits about 1,912 miles northwest of Fort Myers, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to North Dakota that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,510 to $9,690 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 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Fort Myers side there are 382 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (119 of them authorized for interstate work), and 99 around Fargo (88 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 Fargo.

Fort Myers has a population of about 101,581 and Fargo about 136,275. The two cities have comparable density (2,171 and 2,530 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that North Dakota does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Fort Myers to Fargo

Full-service estimate for 1,912 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,610	$3,180	$3,880
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,910	$4,770	$5,810
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,510	$7,940	$9,690
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,420	$12,710	$15,500
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,330	$17,470	$21,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,710–$3,830

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

Portable container

$2,730–$4,010

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

Full-service mover

$6,510–$9,690

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 Fort Myers (origin)

Husky Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1968955
MC: 697140
Based in: Lehigh Acres, FL 33976 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (336) 688-1518 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Tmt Naples LLC

USDOT: 2951563
Based in: Fort Myers, FL 33967 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (239) 337-3331 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Ft Myers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All My Sons Of Naples LLC

USDOT: 3534267
MC: 1177701
Based in: Ft Myers, FL 33913 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

FL Go And FL Go Freight

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gfa Rail Services INC

USDOT: 955503
MC: 812797
Based in: Ft Myers, FL 33916 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (239) 275-6060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frost Brook Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3196833
MC: 153472
Based in: Fort Myers, FL 33913 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (239) 245-9426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Et Transport Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1127455
MC: 460699
Based in: North Fort Myers, FL 33903 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (305) 395-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road Running International Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4387511
MC: 1720771
Based in: Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (561) 389-4283 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chhj FL Fort Myers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4497104
MC: 1778548
Based in: Fort Myers, FL 33901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (727) 486-0888 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 382 movers in Fort Myers

Near Fargo (destination)

Magnum Ltl INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 404961
MC: 233791
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 539 trucks, 614 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (800) 726-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Magnum LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 184416
MC: 151665
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 726-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Plains Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 538508
MC: 268241
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 140 trucks, 141 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (701) 281-3006 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hjh Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3338255
MC: 1066651
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 83 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

J-Mar Enterprises

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North Loop Tl LLC

USDOT: 291072
MC: 184368
Based in: West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (701) 277-0039 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco Mmc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Midwest Moving Company LLC

USDOT: 3263587
MC: 1029171
Based in: West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (800) 851-8235 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Fargo LLC

USDOT: 3220190
MC: 1007626
Based in: Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (701) 566-6581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laabsame Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3340656
MC: 1066193
Based in: Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 630-9226 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 99 movers in Fargo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fort Myers to Fargo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,610 to $3,880 for a studio, $3,910 to $5,810 for a one-bedroom, $6,510 to $9,690 for a two-bedroom, $10,420 to $15,500 for a three-bedroom and $14,330 to $21,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fargo from Fort Myers?

About 1,912 road miles (1,620 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 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 North Dakota 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 Fort Myers to Fargo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,710 to $3,830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,730 to $4,010. 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 Fort Myers–Fargo corridor.