Daytona Beach, FL

Ketchikan, AK → Daytona Beach, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Ketchikan to Daytona Beach

About 3,607 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,200–$15,180, delivery in 7–14 days, 12 carriers on the Ketchikan side and 88 in Daytona Beach.

  • 3,607 miroad distance
  • 62 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,200–$15,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,607 miles (3,057 straight-line)
Drive time
62 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
12 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
88 (41 interstate)

Reverse: Daytona Beach → Ketchikan

Daytona Beach sits about 3,607 miles east of Ketchikan, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alaska 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 $10,200 to $15,180 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 62 hours (7 driving days).

On the Ketchikan side there are 12 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 88 around Daytona Beach (41 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 Daytona Beach.

Ketchikan has a population of about 8,000 and Daytona Beach about 75,000. Ketchikan is considerably denser (2,147 people per square mile versus 1,078), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Ketchikan to Daytona Beach

Full-service estimate for 3,607 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,080 $4,980 $6,070
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,120 $7,460 $9,110
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,200 $12,440 $15,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,320 $19,900 $24,280
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,440 $27,360 $33,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,060–$7,140

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

Portable container

$4,240–$6,230

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

Full-service mover

$10,200–$15,180

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Ketchikan (origin)

Aero Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
662728
MC
650572
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Bam LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2019155
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Cm Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1680844
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Summit Trucking Ll

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1758426
Based in
Craig, AK 99921 (42 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Bergeron Construction Company LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1592583
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Southeast Services

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1659140
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Dan'S Automotive Services

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1795916
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Organized Village Of Saxman Saxman Ira Council

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2310192
Based in
Saxman, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 12 movers in Ketchikan

Near Daytona Beach (destination)

Two Men And A Truck Volusia County

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1453634
MC
549276
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4517846
MC
1800787
Based in
South Daytona, FL 32119 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Never Miss A Spot Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9545444
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Ivey Trans

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3675946
MC
1276548
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32115 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Azani Logistics Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4530827
MC
1796525
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32117 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Trimark Leasing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4531289
MC
1796786
Based in
Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Harrell Specialized Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9970632
MC
92348666
Based in
Deland, FL 32724 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Grade A Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3710980
MC
1302386
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 88 movers in Daytona Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ketchikan to Daytona Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,080 to $6,070 for a studio, $6,120 to $9,110 for a one-bedroom, $10,200 to $15,180 for a two-bedroom, $16,320 to $24,280 for a three-bedroom and $22,440 to $33,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Daytona Beach from Ketchikan?

About 3,607 road miles (3,057 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 62 hours (7 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 Alaska 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 Ketchikan to Daytona Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,060 to $7,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,240 to $6,230. 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 Ketchikan–Daytona Beach corridor.