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Key West, FL → Grand Island, NE · Cross-country move

Movers from Key West to Grand Island

About 1,746 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,160–$9,160, delivery in 5–10 days, 7 carriers on the Key West side and 85 in Grand Island.

  • 1,746 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,160–$9,1602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,746 miles (1,480 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
7 (2 interstate)
Movers at destination
85 (35 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Island → Key West

Grand Island sits about 1,746 miles northwest of Key West, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Nebraska 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 $6,160 to $9,160 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Key West side there are 7 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 of them authorized for interstate work), and 85 around Grand Island (35 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 Grand Island.

Key West has a population of about 25,000 and Grand Island about 53,000. Key West is considerably denser (4,723 people per square mile versus 1,764), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Nebraska does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Key West to Grand Island

Full-service estimate for 1,746 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,460 $3,000 $3,660
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,690 $4,510 $5,500
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,160 $7,510 $9,160
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,850 $12,010 $14,660
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,550 $16,520 $20,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,390–$3,380

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

Portable container

$2,580–$3,790

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

Full-service mover

$6,160–$9,160

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Key West, FL → Grand Island, NE. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Key West (origin)

Drn Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
966624
MC
450645
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (305) 295-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willyxpress

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4461851
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (786) 929-8069 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arnolds Towing

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Arnolds Auto And Marine Repair INC

USDOT
1071009
MC
774847
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (305) 296-3832 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scott Bros

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1293230
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (305) 296-9340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Lakes Haulers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3344859
MC
1068265
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (989) 448-6505 Route Verify on FMCSA

B And B Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1364477
Based in
Cud Joe Key, FL 33042 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (305) 795-1515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Michael Torres

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Box And Go

USDOT
2938012
MC
993105
Based in
Summrlnd Key, FL 33042 (19 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (732) 618-2158 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 7 movers in Key West

Near Grand Island (destination)

Grand Island Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Grand Island Express INC

USDOT
54988
MC
135283
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
158 trucks, 164 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (308) 384-8555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tom'S Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1174681
MC
471083
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (308) 383-1665 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yeral R Menendez

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Y And M Trucking LLC

USDOT
2548189
MC
887320
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (308) 675-1026 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunset Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4227519
MC
1635024
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (308) 850-6592 Route Verify on FMCSA

Central Nebraska Transload Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2370201
MC
813134
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (308) 384-4477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amp Works LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2540706
MC
1671268
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (308) 690-6259 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mack Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mark Mack LLC

USDOT
2781913
MC
926617
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (308) 380-3026 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nas Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nas Trucking LLC

USDOT
1370171
MC
523881
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (308) 379-0963 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 85 movers in Grand Island

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Key West to Grand Island?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,460 to $3,660 for a studio, $3,690 to $5,500 for a one-bedroom, $6,160 to $9,160 for a two-bedroom, $9,850 to $14,660 for a three-bedroom and $13,550 to $20,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Island from Key West?

About 1,746 road miles (1,480 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Florida into Nebraska 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 Key West to Grand Island?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,390 to $3,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,580 to $3,790. 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 Key West–Grand Island corridor.