Fort Worth, TX → Daytona Beach, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,172 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,050–$7,510, delivery in 3–7 days, 2,811 carriers on the Fort Worth side and 88 in Daytona Beach.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Daytona Beach, FL covers roughly 1,172 miles by road, a east-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 $5,050 to $7,510 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 20 h 54 min.
On the Fort Worth side there are 2,811 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,207 of them authorized for interstate work), and 88 around Daytona Beach (41 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 Daytona Beach.
Fort Worth has a population of about 1 million and Daytona Beach about 75,000. Fort Worth is considerably denser (2,646 people per square mile versus 1,078), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,020 | $2,460 | $3,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,030 | $3,690 | $4,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,050 | $6,160 | $7,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,080 | $9,850 | $12,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,110 | $13,550 | $16,530 |
$1,650–$2,340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,070–$3,040
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,050–$7,510
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fort Worth, TX → Daytona Beach, 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.
Legal name: K L Breeden & Sons LLC
Legal name: Norco Corporation
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Legal name: Sj Moving & Storage INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,020 to $3,010 for a studio, $3,030 to $4,510 for a one-bedroom, $5,050 to $7,510 for a two-bedroom, $8,080 to $12,020 for a three-bedroom and $11,110 to $16,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,172 road miles (993 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 54 min.
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 Texas 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 $1,650 to $2,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,040. 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 Fort Worth–Daytona Beach corridor.