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
The route from Gainesville, FL to Cleveland, OH covers roughly 963 miles by road, a north-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 $4,460 to $6,640 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 18 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 638 around Cleveland (374 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 Cleveland.
Gainesville has a population of about 148,671 and Cleveland about 363,608. Cleveland is the denser city (4,796 people per square mile versus 2,232 in Gainesville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Ohio does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Gainesville to Cleveland
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,790 | $2,180 | $2,660 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,680 | $3,270 | $3,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,460 | $5,440 | $6,640 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,140 | $8,710 | $10,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,820 | $11,970 | $14,610 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,440–$2,030
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,880–$2,760
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$4,460–$6,640
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Moving cost calculator
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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 Gainesville (origin)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Near Cleveland (destination)
Horizon Freight System INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 237360
- MC
- 169607
- Based in
- Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 354 trucks, 354 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1983
Horizon Midwest INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2317693
- MC
- 791331
- Based in
- Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 385 trucks, 385 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2012
Travelcenters Of America
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Ta Operating LLC
- USDOT
- 300813
- MC
- 353338
- Based in
- Westlake, OH 44145 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 408 trucks, 397 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1987
American Marine Express INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 1598342
- MC
- 591312
- Based in
- Cleveland, OH 44110 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 225 trucks, 199 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2007
Horizon West INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2318092
- MC
- 791357
- Based in
- Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 219 trucks, 219 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2012
Horizon South INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2318070
- MC
- 791344
- Based in
- Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 191 trucks, 191 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2012
Z Brothers Trucking LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 1495228
- MC
- 562163
- Based in
- Brooklyn, OH 44144 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 168 trucks, 87 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2006
Ohio Transport
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Ohio Transport Corporation
- USDOT
- 384170
- MC
- 58561
- Based in
- Cleveland, OH 44107 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 168 trucks, 160 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1990