Pembroke Pines, FL

Lancaster, PA → Pembroke Pines, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Lancaster to Pembroke Pines

About 1,176 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,110–$7,600, delivery in 3–7 days, 260 carriers on the Lancaster side and 2,479 in Pembroke Pines.

  • 1,176 miroad distance
  • 20 h 59 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,110–$7,6002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,176 miles (997 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 59 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
260 (171 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,479 (829 interstate)

Reverse: Pembroke Pines → Lancaster

Moving from Lancaster to Pembroke Pines is a long-distance move of roughly 1,176 road miles, heading south from Pennsylvania to Florida.

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 $5,110 to $7,600 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 20 h 59 min.

On the Lancaster side there are 260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (171 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,479 around Pembroke Pines (829 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 Pembroke Pines.

Lancaster has a population of about 58,000 and Pembroke Pines about 176,714. Lancaster is considerably denser (8,031 people per square mile versus 5,235), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Lancaster to Pembroke Pines

Full-service estimate for 1,176 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,040 $2,490 $3,040
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,070 $3,740 $4,560
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,110 $6,230 $7,600
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,180 $9,970 $12,160
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,240 $13,710 $16,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,660–$2,340

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

Portable container

$2,070–$3,040

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

Full-service mover

$5,110–$7,600

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 Lancaster (origin)

Miller Dedicated Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2562869
MC
894481
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Sunrise Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
276388
MC
290856
Based in
Ephrata, PA 17522 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Falcon Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
168358
MC
145282
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Pioneer Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
514795
MC
197249
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Quaker Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
619559
MC
287214
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Snavely'S Mill INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
377174
MC
302885
Based in
Lititz, PA 17543 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Clark Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2040512
MC
720073
Based in
Quarryville, PA 17566 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Shawnee Trucking Pa INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1342517
MC
515012
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

All 260 movers in Lancaster

Near Pembroke Pines (destination)

American Oni LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
5711188
MC
95178387
Based in
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,107 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Imperial Brady

Licensed interstate
USDOT
825788
MC
9440
Based in
Hialeah, FL 33018 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
610 trucks, 551 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

M C I Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
263813
MC
186356
Based in
Medley, FL 33178 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
313 trucks, 301 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Mci Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1876301
MC
677204
Based in
Medley, FL 33178 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
316 trucks, 316 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

North American Transport Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1284430
MC
494689
Based in
Opa Locka, FL 33054 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Firststop Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4296088
MC
1672392
Based in
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Potage Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4246651
MC
1645441
Based in
Hialeah, FL 33012 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
122 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Expedited Trans

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2305744
MC
787190
Based in
Opa Locka, FL 33054 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 2,479 movers in Pembroke Pines

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lancaster to Pembroke Pines?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,040 to $3,040 for a studio, $3,070 to $4,560 for a one-bedroom, $5,110 to $7,600 for a two-bedroom, $8,180 to $12,160 for a three-bedroom and $11,240 to $16,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pembroke Pines from Lancaster?

About 1,176 road miles (997 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 59 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 Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster to Pembroke Pines?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,660 to $2,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,040. 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 Lancaster–Pembroke Pines corridor.