Kalamazoo, MI → Pembroke Pines, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Kalamazoo to Pembroke Pines

About 1,371 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,520–$8,210, delivery in 3–7 days, 128 carriers on the Kalamazoo side and 2,479 in Pembroke Pines.

1,371 miroad distance
24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,520–$8,2102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kalamazoo, Michigan
To: Pembroke Pines, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,371 miles (1,162 straight-line)
Drive time: 24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 128 (47 interstate)
Movers at destination: 2,479 (829 interstate)

Reverse: Pembroke Pines → Kalamazoo

Moving from Kalamazoo to Pembroke Pines is a long-distance move of roughly 1,371 road miles, heading south from Michigan 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 $5,520 to $8,210 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 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Kalamazoo side there are 128 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (47 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,479 around Pembroke Pines (829 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 Pembroke Pines.

Kalamazoo has a population of about 73,000 and Pembroke Pines about 176,714. Pembroke Pines is the denser city (5,235 people per square mile versus 2,981 in Kalamazoo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Kalamazoo to Pembroke Pines

Full-service estimate for 1,371 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,210	$2,690	$3,280
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,310	$4,040	$4,920
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,520	$6,730	$8,210
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,820	$10,760	$13,130
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,130	$14,800	$18,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,010–$2,840

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

Portable container

$2,240–$3,300

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

Full-service mover

$5,520–$8,210

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Kalamazoo (origin)

McEnroe Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3173051
MC: 120067
Based in: Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (877) 848-0678 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Haulingkzoo

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jabco LLC

USDOT: 3014914
MC: 64517
Based in: Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (269) 215-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Byholt INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1568646
MC: 749182
Based in: Vicksburg, MI 49097 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (269) 649-1999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Terry'S Road Service INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Terry'S Tranportation INC

USDOT: 1181650
MC: 470893
Based in: Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (269) 375-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truckkalamazoo

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Koho LLC

USDOT: 1003748
MC: 418644
Based in: Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (269) 488-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mulder'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 270885
MC: 28187
Based in: Kalamazoo, MI 49004 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (269) 344-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

National Storage Company

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 709918
Based in: Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (269) 345-6111 Route Verify on FMCSA

S And S Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2630230
MC: 920053
Based in: Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (269) 459-6654 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 128 movers in Kalamazoo

Near Pembroke Pines (destination)

American Oni LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 5711188
MC: 95178387
Based in: Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,107 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (305) 780-2146 Route Verify on FMCSA

Imperial Brady

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dade Paper & Bag LLC

USDOT: 825788
MC: 9440
Based in: Hialeah, FL 33018 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 610 trucks, 551 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (305) 805-2600 Route Verify on FMCSA

M C I Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: A J T Trucking INC

USDOT: 263813
MC: 186356
Based in: Medley, FL 33178 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 313 trucks, 301 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Route Verify on FMCSA

Mci Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mak Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1876301
MC: 677204
Based in: Medley, FL 33178 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 316 trucks, 316 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (305) 688-6622 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Transport Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North American Transport Services LLC

USDOT: 1284430
MC: 494689
Based in: Opa Locka, FL 33054 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 200 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (305) 455-1150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Firststop Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4296088
MC: 1672392
Based in: Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (832) 904-0352 Route Verify on FMCSA

Potage Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4246651
MC: 1645441
Based in: Hialeah, FL 33012 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 122 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (954) 243-4597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Expedited Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Blue Dolphin Transport INC

USDOT: 2305744
MC: 787190
Based in: Opa Locka, FL 33054 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 105 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (786) 563-4111 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,479 movers in Pembroke Pines

Tips for this move

Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kalamazoo to Pembroke Pines?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,210 to $3,280 for a studio, $3,310 to $4,920 for a one-bedroom, $5,520 to $8,210 for a two-bedroom, $8,820 to $13,130 for a three-bedroom and $12,130 to $18,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pembroke Pines from Kalamazoo?

About 1,371 road miles (1,162 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

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 Michigan 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 Kalamazoo to Pembroke Pines?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,010 to $2,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,240 to $3,300. 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 Kalamazoo–Pembroke Pines corridor.