Houston, TX → Key West, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,074 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,810–$7,150, delivery in 3–7 days, 3,257 carriers on the Houston side and 7 in Key West.
The route from Houston, TX to Key West, FL covers roughly 1,074 miles by road, a east-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 $4,810 to $7,150 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 19 h 13 min.
On the Houston side there are 3,257 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,374 of them authorized for interstate work), and 7 around Key West (2 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 Key West.
Houston has a population of about 2.4 million and Key West about 25,000. Key West is the denser city (4,723 people per square mile versus 3,599 in Houston), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,880 | $3,520 | $4,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,810 | $5,860 | $7,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,690 | $9,380 | $11,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,570 | $12,890 | $15,730 |
$1,550–$2,190
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,980–$2,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,810–$7,150
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Houston, TX → Key West, FL. 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 $1,920 to $2,860 for a studio, $2,880 to $4,290 for a one-bedroom, $4,810 to $7,150 for a two-bedroom, $7,690 to $11,440 for a three-bedroom and $10,570 to $15,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,074 road miles (910 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 13 min.
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,550 to $2,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,980 to $2,910. 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.
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 Houston–Key West corridor.