Two Men And A Truck
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
Gainesville, FL → Park City, UT · Cross-country move
About 2,126 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,990–$10,400, delivery in 5–10 days, 151 carriers on the Gainesville side and 34 in Park City.
Moving from Gainesville to Park City is a cross-country move of roughly 2,126 road miles, heading northwest from Florida to Utah.
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 $6,990 to $10,400 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 37 hours (5 driving days).
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 34 around Park City (12 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 Park City.
Gainesville has a population of about 148,671 and Park City about 8,000. Gainesville is considerably denser (2,232 people per square mile versus 376), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Utah does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,800 | $3,410 | $4,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,190 | $5,110 | $6,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,990 | $8,520 | $10,400 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,180 | $13,640 | $16,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,370 | $18,750 | $22,870 |
$2,930–$4,140
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,920–$4,290
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,990–$10,400
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Gainesville, FL → Park City, UT. 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 $2,800 to $4,160 for a studio, $4,190 to $6,240 for a one-bedroom, $6,990 to $10,400 for a two-bedroom, $11,180 to $16,640 for a three-bedroom and $15,370 to $22,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,126 road miles (1,801 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Florida into Utah 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 $2,930 to $4,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,920 to $4,290. 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 Gainesville–Park City corridor.