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Key West, FL → Miami Gardens, FL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Key West to Miami Gardens

About 160 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,200–$3,270, delivery in 1–2 days, 7 carriers on the Key West side and 1,734 in Miami Gardens.

  • 160 miroad distance
  • 3 h 28 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,200–$3,2702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 160 miles (135 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 28 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Florida)
Movers at origin
7 (2 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,734 (574 interstate)

Reverse: Miami Gardens → Key West

The route from Key West, FL to Miami Gardens, FL covers roughly 160 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,200 to $3,270 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 28 min.

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 1,734 around Miami Gardens (574 interstate). For an in-state 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 Miami Gardens.

Key West has a population of about 25,000 and Miami Gardens about 113,579. The two cities have comparable density (4,723 and 6,134 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Key West to Miami Gardens

Full-service estimate for 160 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,250 $1,530 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,320 $1,610 $1,960
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,200 $2,680 $3,270
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,520 $4,290 $5,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,840 $5,900 $7,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$310–$440

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

Portable container

$1,160–$1,710

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

Full-service mover

$2,200–$3,270

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Key West, FL → Miami Gardens, FL. 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 Miami Gardens (destination)

American Oni LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
5711188
MC
95178387
Based in
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (2 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 (10 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 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
313 trucks, 301 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Route Verify on FMCSA

Ryder Transportation Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
299073
MC
191394
Based in
Coral Gables, FL 33134 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,471 trucks, 6,210 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (786) 247-1987 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mci Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mak Logistics LLC

USDOT
1876301
MC
677204
Based in
Medley, FL 33178 (14 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 (3 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 (2 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 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
122 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (954) 243-4597 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,734 movers in Miami Gardens

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Key West to Miami Gardens?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,320 to $1,960 for a one-bedroom, $2,200 to $3,270 for a two-bedroom, $3,520 to $5,230 for a three-bedroom and $4,840 to $7,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Miami Gardens from Key West?

About 160 road miles (135 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 28 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Key West and Miami Gardens are in Florida, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Key West to Miami Gardens?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $310 to $440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,710. 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–Miami Gardens corridor.