Key West, FL → Ocean City, MD · Long-distance move

Movers from Key West to Ocean City

About 1,219 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,480–$8,150, delivery in 3–7 days, 7 carriers on the Key West side and 103 in Ocean City.

1,219 miroad distance
21 h 43 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,480–$8,1502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Key West, Florida
To: Ocean City, Maryland
Road distance: ≈ 1,219 miles (1,033 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 43 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 7 (2 interstate)
Movers at destination: 103 (70 interstate)

Reverse: Ocean City → Key West

The route from Key West, FL to Ocean City, MD covers roughly 1,219 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,480 to $8,150 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 43 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 103 around Ocean City (70 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 Ocean City.

Key West has a population of about 25,000 and Ocean City about 7,000. Key West is considerably denser (4,723 people per square mile versus 1,510), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Maryland does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Key West to Ocean City

Full-service estimate for 1,219 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,190	$2,670	$3,260
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,290	$4,010	$4,890
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,480	$6,680	$8,150
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,760	$10,680	$13,040
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,050	$14,690	$17,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,700–$2,400

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

Portable container

$2,110–$3,100

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

Full-service mover

$5,480–$8,150

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.

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 Ocean City (destination)

Old Salt

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Karikov LLC

USDOT: 3003405
MC: 25280
Based in: Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (973) 876-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Met Dynamics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3804786
MC: 1370809
Based in: Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (470) 753-7294 Route Verify on FMCSA

Casual Designs Furniture

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4468017
MC: 1763037
Based in: Selbyville, DE 19975 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (410) 629-1717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gazelle Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4212706
MC: 1646659
Based in: Frankford, DE 19945 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (703) 623-5572 Route Verify on FMCSA

City Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cycle City INC

USDOT: 3377222
MC: 1199672
Based in: Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (410) 524-2453 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 543911
MC: 282332
Based in: Bishopville, MD 21813 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (410) 352-9856 Route Verify on FMCSA

Purnell Moving And Hauling

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gabriel L Purnell

USDOT: 861738
MC: 670940
Based in: Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (410) 641-1988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fang Transport LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3850817
MC: 1403576
Based in: Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (301) 717-2024 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 103 movers in Ocean City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Key West to Ocean City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,260 for a studio, $3,290 to $4,890 for a one-bedroom, $5,480 to $8,150 for a two-bedroom, $8,760 to $13,040 for a three-bedroom and $12,050 to $17,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ocean City from Key West?

About 1,219 road miles (1,033 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 43 min.

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 Florida into Maryland 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 Ocean City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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–Ocean City corridor.