Great Falls, MT → Palm Bay, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Great Falls to Palm Bay

About 2,510 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,530–$11,210, delivery in 7–14 days, 28 carriers on the Great Falls side and 105 in Palm Bay.

2,510 miroad distance
43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$7,530–$11,2102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Great Falls, Montana
To: Palm Bay, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 2,510 miles (2,127 straight-line)
Drive time: 43 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 28 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination: 105 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Bay → Great Falls

Palm Bay sits about 2,510 miles southeast of Great Falls, which makes this an interstate relocation from Montana to Florida that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $7,530 to $11,210 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 43 hours (5 driving days).

On the Great Falls side there are 28 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (21 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.

Great Falls has a population of about 60,000 and Palm Bay about 148,092. Great Falls is considerably denser (2,613 people per square mile versus 1,386), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Great Falls to Palm Bay

Full-service estimate for 2,510 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,010	$3,670	$4,480
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,520	$5,510	$6,720
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,530	$9,190	$11,210
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$12,050	$14,700	$17,930
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,570	$20,210	$24,650

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,480–$4,910

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

Portable container

$3,260–$4,790

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

Full-service mover

$7,530–$11,210

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

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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 Great Falls (origin)

Hi-Line Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 877828
MC: 297732
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (406) 455-8610 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3267561
MC: 1031004
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (406) 761-3680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suhr Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 30168
MC: 46313
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59404 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (406) 727-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hi-Line Transfer & Storage INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1081377
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (406) 455-8635 Route Verify on FMCSA

Discover Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1232316
MC: 486062
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (406) 453-0970 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Star Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Colorado International Transport INC

USDOT: 561051
MC: 274909
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (406) 732-2045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Art And Paul Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Art And Paul Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 602751
MC: 290282
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (406) 455-8640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fsw INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3742363
MC: 1325255
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (406) 952-1005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 28 movers in Great Falls

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

Tips for this move

Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Palm Bay accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Great Falls to Palm Bay?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,010 to $4,480 for a studio, $4,520 to $6,720 for a one-bedroom, $7,530 to $11,210 for a two-bedroom, $12,050 to $17,930 for a three-bedroom and $16,570 to $24,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Bay from Great Falls?

About 2,510 road miles (2,127 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Montana 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 Great Falls to Palm Bay?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,480 to $4,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,260 to $4,790. 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 Great Falls–Palm Bay corridor.