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Gainesville, FL → Boca Raton, FL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Gainesville to Boca Raton

About 314 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,770–$4,110, delivery in 1–3 days, 151 carriers on the Gainesville side and 743 in Boca Raton.

  • 314 miroad distance
  • 6 h 7 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,770–$4,1102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 314 miles (266 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 7 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
In-state (Florida)
Movers at origin
151 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination
743 (316 interstate)

Reverse: Boca Raton → Gainesville

Moving from Gainesville to Boca Raton is a regional long-distance move of roughly 314 road miles, heading southeast within 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 $2,770 to $4,110 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 7 min.

On the Gainesville side there are 151 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 743 around Boca Raton (316 interstate). For an in-state 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 Boca Raton.

Gainesville has a population of about 148,671 and Boca Raton about 101,582. Boca Raton is the denser city (3,336 people per square mile versus 2,232 in Gainesville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Gainesville to Boca Raton

Full-service estimate for 314 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,250 $1,530 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,660 $2,020 $2,470
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,770 $3,370 $4,110
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,430 $5,400 $6,580
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,080 $7,420 $9,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$470–$670

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

Portable container

$1,300–$1,910

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

Full-service mover

$2,770–$4,110

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

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Typical full-service range.

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Gainesville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Golden Moving Systems INC

USDOT
1669783
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32609 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (352) 372-0300 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 College Brothers Of Gainesville

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Shirley Franchises LLC

USDOT
4063852
MC
1542498
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (855) 668-3276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ox Strong Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ox Strong Moving LLC

USDOT
3588230
MC
1251688
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32609 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (352) 665-7784 Route Verify on FMCSA

24 Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 24 Truckin LLC

USDOT
1788284
MC
651428
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32641 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (352) 664-8335 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heritage Wealth Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4139980
MC
1587146
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (980) 556-6497 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearce Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2280265
MC
778971
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32607 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (352) 681-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

To N' From Relocation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4261564
MC
1653529
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32606 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunbelt Moving & Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2799474
MC
934972
Based in
Gainesville, FL 32608 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (352) 375-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 151 movers in Gainesville

Near Boca Raton (destination)

Pero Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
763996
MC
391076
Based in
Delray Beach, FL 33446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
136 trucks, 113 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (561) 498-5771 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
614506
MC
294798
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (954) 630-0316 Route Verify on FMCSA

Armstrong Relocation Florida LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1894774
MC
1642654
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33064 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (901) 569-7113 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blvd Moving LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2892909
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (323) 703-5899 Route Verify on FMCSA

US Advance Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1965782
MC
696410
Based in
Coral Springs, FL 33065 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (954) 657-8985 Route Verify on FMCSA

Colonial Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1434373
MC
681534
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (800) 970-7498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Palm Beach Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3306963
MC
1053501
Based in
Boca Raton, FL 33431 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Route Verify on FMCSA

International Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2293832
MC
796971
Based in
Coral Springs, FL 33065 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (954) 510-4483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 743 movers in Boca Raton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Gainesville to Boca Raton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,660 to $2,470 for a one-bedroom, $2,770 to $4,110 for a two-bedroom, $4,430 to $6,580 for a three-bedroom and $6,080 to $9,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Boca Raton from Gainesville?

About 314 road miles (266 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Gainesville and Boca Raton are in Florida, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Gainesville to Boca Raton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $470 to $670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,910. 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 Gainesville–Boca Raton corridor.