Iowa City, IA → Palm Coast, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,199 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,990–$7,420, delivery in 3–7 days, 43 carriers on the Iowa City side and 66 in Palm Coast.
Palm Coast sits about 1,199 miles southeast of Iowa City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa to Florida that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,990 to $7,420 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 21 h 22 min.
On the Iowa City side there are 43 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (28 of them authorized for interstate work), and 66 around Palm Coast (28 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 Coast.
Iowa City has a population of about 75,000 and Palm Coast about 109,886. Iowa City is considerably denser (2,904 people per square mile versus 936), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,000 | $2,430 | $2,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,990 | $3,650 | $4,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,990 | $6,080 | $7,420 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,980 | $9,730 | $11,870 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,970 | $13,380 | $16,330 |
$1,680–$2,370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,090–$3,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,990–$7,420
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.
Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC
Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC
Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy
Legal name: Lan Company Leasing INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,000 to $2,970 for a studio, $2,990 to $4,450 for a one-bedroom, $4,990 to $7,420 for a two-bedroom, $7,980 to $11,870 for a three-bedroom and $10,970 to $16,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,199 road miles (1,016 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 22 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 Iowa 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 $1,680 to $2,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,070. 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 Iowa City–Palm Coast corridor.