Drn Moving INC
- 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
Key West, FL → Simi Valley, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,726 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,850–$13,170, delivery in 7–14 days, 7 carriers on the Key West side and 221 in Simi Valley.
Moving from Key West to Simi Valley is a cross-country move of roughly 2,726 road miles, heading northwest from Florida to California.
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 $8,850 to $13,170 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 47 hours (6 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 221 around Simi Valley (91 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 Simi Valley.
Key West has a population of about 25,000 and Simi Valley about 124,861. Key West is considerably denser (4,723 people per square mile versus 3,045), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,540 | $4,320 | $5,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,310 | $6,480 | $7,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,850 | $10,790 | $13,170 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,160 | $17,270 | $21,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,470 | $23,750 | $28,970 |
$3,850–$5,440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,450–$5,080
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,850–$13,170
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Key West, FL → Simi Valley, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,540 to $5,270 for a studio, $5,310 to $7,900 for a one-bedroom, $8,850 to $13,170 for a two-bedroom, $14,160 to $21,070 for a three-bedroom and $19,470 to $28,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,726 road miles (2,310 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Florida into California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,850 to $5,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,450 to $5,080. 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.
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–Simi Valley corridor.