Louisville, KY → Pembroke Pines, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Louisville to Pembroke Pines

About 1,056 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,620–$6,870, delivery in 3–7 days, 401 carriers on the Louisville side and 2,479 in Pembroke Pines.

1,056 miroad distance
18 h 54 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,620–$6,8702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Louisville, Kentucky
To: Pembroke Pines, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,056 miles (895 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 54 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 401 (245 interstate)
Movers at destination: 2,479 (829 interstate)

Reverse: Pembroke Pines → Louisville

Pembroke Pines sits about 1,056 miles south of Louisville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kentucky to Florida that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,620 to $6,870 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 18 h 54 min.

On the Louisville side there are 401 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (245 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.

Louisville has a population of about 641,962 and Pembroke Pines about 176,714. Pembroke Pines is the denser city (5,235 people per square mile versus 1,948 in Louisville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida is a higher-cost state than Kentucky, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Louisville to Pembroke Pines

Full-service estimate for 1,056 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,850	$2,250	$2,750
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,770	$3,380	$4,120
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,620	$5,630	$6,870
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,390	$9,010	$11,000
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,160	$12,390	$15,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,530–$2,170

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

Portable container

$1,960–$2,890

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

Full-service mover

$4,620–$6,870

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 Louisville (origin)

Summitt Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 912424
MC: 395146
Based in: Clarksville, IN 47129 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 130 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (812) 285-7777 Route Verify on FMCSA

Product Distribution Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 230522
MC: 161523
Based in: Louisville, KY 40218 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 103 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (502) 968-8711 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kentucky Container Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 215501
MC: 160261
Based in: Louisville, KY 40219 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 94 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (502) 810-9979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arman Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1282568
MC: 501603
Based in: Louisville, KY 40211 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (502) 384-0059 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tsi Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1145145
MC: 430708
Based in: Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (812) 280-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xlg Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1238768
MC: 487788
Based in: Clarksville, IN 47129 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (812) 944-0066 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fc Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1390662
MC: 529189
Based in: Louisville, KY 40218 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (502) 656-8139 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & J Trucking Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 450803
MC: 215301
Based in: Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 401 movers in Louisville

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

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 (8 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 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 313 trucks, 301 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Route Verify on FMCSA

Mci Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mak Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1876301
MC: 677204
Based in: Medley, FL 33178 (13 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 (9 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 (6 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 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 122 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (954) 243-4597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Expedited Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Blue Dolphin Transport INC

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

Call (786) 563-4111 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,479 movers in Pembroke Pines

Tips for this move

Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,850 to $2,750 for a studio, $2,770 to $4,120 for a one-bedroom, $4,620 to $6,870 for a two-bedroom, $7,390 to $11,000 for a three-bedroom and $10,160 to $15,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pembroke Pines from Louisville?

About 1,056 road miles (895 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 54 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 Kentucky 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 Louisville to Pembroke Pines?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,530 to $2,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,890. 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 Louisville–Pembroke Pines corridor.