Galveston, TX → Palm Bay, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Galveston to Palm Bay

About 1,029 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,690–$6,980, delivery in 3–7 days, 37 carriers on the Galveston side and 105 in Palm Bay.

1,029 miroad distance
18 h 27 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,690–$6,9802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Galveston, Texas
To: Palm Bay, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,029 miles (872 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 27 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 37 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination: 105 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Bay → Galveston

Moving from Galveston to Palm Bay is a long-distance move of roughly 1,029 road miles, heading east from Texas to 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 $4,690 to $6,980 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 18 h 27 min.

On the Galveston side there are 37 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 105 around Palm Bay (46 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 Palm Bay.

Galveston has a population of about 53,000 and Palm Bay about 148,092. The two cities have comparable density (1,308 and 1,386 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Galveston to Palm Bay

Full-service estimate for 1,029 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,880	$2,290	$2,790
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,820	$3,440	$4,190
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,690	$5,730	$6,980
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,510	$9,160	$11,180
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,330	$12,600	$15,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,510–$2,130

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

Portable container

$1,940–$2,850

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

Full-service mover

$4,690–$6,980

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 Galveston (origin)

Rollin Out Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3697335
MC: 1292296
Based in: Hitchcock, TX 77563 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (985) 601-1279 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trans Tech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2090316
MC: 729281
Based in: Santa Fe, TX 77510 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (832) 864-3379 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cygnus Elite Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4337094
MC: 1728732
Based in: Hitchcock, TX 77563 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (409) 939-9709 Route Verify on FMCSA

Acjp Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 9056898
MC: 88460689
Based in: LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (347) 989-5401 Route Verify on FMCSA

4rodllc

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 9139602
Based in: LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (409) 454-0749 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Statewide Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2026122
MC: 712238
Based in: Galveston, TX 77551 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (832) 884-8287 Route Verify on FMCSA

M Ran Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2791855
MC: 926762
Based in: LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (310) 654-6232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sorto Freight Solutions LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 6056956
Based in: LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (409) 916-1738 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 37 movers in Galveston

Near Palm Bay (destination)

Advance Sorensen Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4055942
MC: 1537994
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32935 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (516) 396-7650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zytran Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: S7even LLC

USDOT: 1206797
MC: 517817
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (786) 451-3574 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Brevard INC

USDOT: 3599867
MC: 1222354
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32934 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (321) 348-4739 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ocasio Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pro Protection INC

USDOT: 3705921
MC: 1298651
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 496-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Raymond Bhalai

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Raymond Oneil Bhalai

USDOT: 1912627
MC: 694311
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (954) 662-4864 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haulways Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4412209
MC: 1733425
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32907 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (321) 704-5679 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shen Mc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2792487
MC: 944153
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (407) 202-0420 Route Verify on FMCSA

James Z Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3699924
MC: 1294166
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (917) 500-6601 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 105 movers in Palm Bay

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Galveston to Palm Bay?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,880 to $2,790 for a studio, $2,820 to $4,190 for a one-bedroom, $4,690 to $6,980 for a two-bedroom, $7,510 to $11,180 for a three-bedroom and $10,330 to $15,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Bay from Galveston?

About 1,029 road miles (872 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 27 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Galveston to Palm Bay?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,510 to $2,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,940 to $2,850. 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 Galveston–Palm Bay corridor.