Lynn, MA → Boca Raton, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,447 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,360–$9,470, delivery in 3–7 days, 403 carriers on the Lynn side and 743 in Boca Raton.
Moving from Lynn to Boca Raton is a long-distance move of roughly 1,447 road miles, heading southwest from Massachusetts 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 $6,360 to $9,470 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 25 hours (3 driving days).
On the Lynn side there are 403 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (224 of them authorized for interstate work), and 743 around Boca Raton (316 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 Boca Raton.
Lynn has a population of about 104,236 and Boca Raton about 101,582. Lynn is considerably denser (9,463 people per square mile versus 3,336), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,540 | $3,100 | $3,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,820 | $4,660 | $5,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,360 | $7,760 | $9,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,180 | $12,410 | $15,140 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,000 | $17,070 | $20,820 |
$2,090–$2,950
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,310–$3,400
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,360–$9,470
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.
Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: Jm Parcel Service LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,540 to $3,790 for a studio, $3,820 to $5,680 for a one-bedroom, $6,360 to $9,470 for a two-bedroom, $10,180 to $15,140 for a three-bedroom and $14,000 to $20,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,447 road miles (1,227 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,090 to $2,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,310 to $3,400. 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 Lynn–Boca Raton corridor.