Melbourne, FL → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Melbourne to Ketchikan

About 3,695 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,350–$15,400, delivery in 7–14 days, 110 carriers on the Melbourne side and 12 in Ketchikan.

3,695 miroad distance
64 hours (8 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,350–$15,4002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Melbourne, Florida
To: Ketchikan, Alaska
Road distance: ≈ 3,695 miles (3,132 straight-line)
Drive time: 64 hours (8 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 110 (44 interstate)
Movers at destination: 12 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Ketchikan → Melbourne

Moving from Melbourne to Ketchikan is a cross-country move of roughly 3,695 road miles, heading northwest from Florida to Alaska.

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 $10,350 to $15,400 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 64 hours (8 driving days).

On the Melbourne side there are 110 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (44 of them authorized for interstate work), and 12 around Ketchikan (1 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 Ketchikan.

Melbourne has a population of about 86,000 and Ketchikan about 8,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,916 and 2,147 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Alaska is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Melbourne to Ketchikan

Full-service estimate for 3,695 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,140	$5,050	$6,160
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,210	$7,580	$9,240
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,350	$12,630	$15,400
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,570	$20,200	$24,650
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,780	$27,780	$33,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,150–$7,270

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

Portable container

$4,320–$6,350

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

Full-service mover

$10,350–$15,400

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Melbourne (origin)

Advance Sorensen Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4055942
MC: 1537994
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32935 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (516) 396-7650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Brevard INC

USDOT: 3599867
MC: 1222354
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32934 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (321) 348-4739 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ocasio Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pro Protection INC

USDOT: 3705921
MC: 1298651
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32908 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 496-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Msr Trucking USA INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 845056
MC: 373614
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32934 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (954) 398-3477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Untouchable Express Cargo Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4071316
MC: 1546792
Based in: Indialantic, FL 32903 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (786) 547-9335 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haulways Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4412209
MC: 1733425
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32907 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (321) 704-5679 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Team Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Top Team Hauling LLC

USDOT: 3703749
MC: 1648727
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32940 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (321) 872-7238 Route Verify on FMCSA

Raymond Bhalai

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Raymond Oneil Bhalai

USDOT: 1912627
MC: 694311
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32908 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (954) 662-4864 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 110 movers in Melbourne

Near Ketchikan (destination)

Aero Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trajen Flight Support

USDOT: 662728
MC: 650572
Based in: Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (907) 789-0055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bam LLC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mark Johnson

USDOT: 2019155
Based in: Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (907) 247-2266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cm Enterprises

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1680844
Based in: Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 225-0846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Summit Trucking Ll

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1758426
Based in: Craig, AK 99921 (42 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (907) 225-5035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bergeron Construction Company LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1592583
Based in: Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 247-0524 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southeast Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mike R Bellanich

USDOT: 1659140
Based in: Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 220-6574 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dan'S Automotive Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Daniel Poirier

USDOT: 1795916
Based in: Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (907) 254-4659 Route Verify on FMCSA

Organized Village Of Saxman Saxman Ira Council

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2310192
Based in: Saxman, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (907) 247-2502 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 12 movers in Ketchikan

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Melbourne to Ketchikan?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,140 to $6,160 for a studio, $6,210 to $9,240 for a one-bedroom, $10,350 to $15,400 for a two-bedroom, $16,570 to $24,650 for a three-bedroom and $22,780 to $33,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ketchikan from Melbourne?

About 3,695 road miles (3,132 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 64 hours (8 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Florida into Alaska 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 Melbourne to Ketchikan?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,150 to $7,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,320 to $6,350. 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 Melbourne–Ketchikan corridor.