Mint Express INC
- USDOT
- 2779557
- MC
- 936752
- Based in
- Frederick, MD 21703 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 120 trucks, 60 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Frederick, MD → Pembroke Pines, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,112 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,190–$7,730, delivery in 3–7 days, 300 carriers on the Frederick side and 2,479 in Pembroke Pines.
Pembroke Pines sits about 1,112 miles south of Frederick, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maryland to Florida that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,190 to $7,730 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 19 h 52 min.
On the Frederick side there are 300 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (201 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,479 around Pembroke Pines (829 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 Pembroke Pines.
Frederick has a population of about 85,000 and Pembroke Pines about 176,714. Pembroke Pines is the denser city (5,235 people per square mile versus 3,262 in Frederick), 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 Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. 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 | $2,080 | $2,530 | $3,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,120 | $3,800 | $4,640 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,190 | $6,330 | $7,730 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,310 | $10,140 | $12,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,430 | $13,940 | $17,000 |
$1,590–$2,250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,010–$2,960
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,190–$7,730
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Frederick, MD → Pembroke Pines, 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 $2,080 to $3,090 for a studio, $3,120 to $4,640 for a one-bedroom, $5,190 to $7,730 for a two-bedroom, $8,310 to $12,370 for a three-bedroom and $11,430 to $17,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,112 road miles (943 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 52 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 Maryland 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 $1,590 to $2,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,010 to $2,960. 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 Frederick–Pembroke Pines corridor.