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Mesa, AZ → Fort Lauderdale, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Mesa to Fort Lauderdale

About 2,301 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,270–$10,820, delivery in 7–14 days, 834 carriers on the Mesa side and 1,841 in Fort Lauderdale.

  • 2,301 miroad distance
  • 40 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,270–$10,8202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,301 miles (1,950 straight-line)
Drive time
40 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
834 (331 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,841 (706 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Lauderdale → Mesa

Moving from Mesa to Fort Lauderdale is a cross-country move of roughly 2,301 road miles, heading east from Arizona 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 $7,270 to $10,820 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 40 hours (5 driving days).

On the Mesa side there are 834 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (331 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,841 around Fort Lauderdale (706 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 Fort Lauderdale.

Mesa has a population of about 513,656 and Fort Lauderdale about 188,677. Fort Lauderdale is the denser city (5,282 people per square mile versus 3,636 in Mesa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Mesa to Fort Lauderdale

Full-service estimate for 2,301 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,910 $3,550 $4,330
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,360 $5,320 $6,490
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,270 $8,870 $10,820
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,630 $14,190 $17,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,990 $19,500 $23,800

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,260–$4,610

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

Portable container

$3,070–$4,520

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

Full-service mover

$7,270–$10,820

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 Mesa (origin)

Allegiant Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3162620
MC
112279
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (602) 805-9061 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guru Harrai LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2510177
MC
870556
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85298 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (602) 421-9194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go 2 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1329421
MC
513718
Based in
Chandler, AZ 85225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (480) 704-4457 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saam Delivers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338899
MC
1067588
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85295 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (602) 413-5080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Just-In Time Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Just-In Time Moving And Delivery LLC

USDOT
1759501
MC
823394
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85205 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (480) 213-0395 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawsaw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3084607
MC
68588
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85210 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (480) 334-0240 Route Verify on FMCSA

C H Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: C H Trucking LLC

USDOT
3915387
MC
1446610
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85202 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (929) 977-8854 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glover'S Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Glovers Solutions INC

USDOT
1341750
MC
1818780
Based in
Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (928) 701-2046 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 834 movers in Mesa

Near Fort Lauderdale (destination)

Angels On The Road INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2270429
MC
775318
Based in
Miramar, FL 33025 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (305) 763-9249 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
614506
MC
294798
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (954) 630-0316 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pg1xotics Auto Galleria

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jds Family Investment Trust LLC

USDOT
4426606
MC
1741162
Based in
Miami, FL 33313 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (833) 621-5534 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mainland Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3243966
MC
1019456
Based in
Weston, FL 33331 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (954) 600-4401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Armstrong Relocation Florida LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1894774
MC
1642654
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33064 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (901) 569-7113 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blvd Moving LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2892909
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (323) 703-5899 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dng Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1608195
MC
757414
Based in
Sw Ranches, FL 33330 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (305) 591-8911 Route Verify on FMCSA

US Advance Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1965782
MC
696410
Based in
Coral Springs, FL 33065 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (954) 657-8985 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,841 movers in Fort Lauderdale

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Mesa to Fort Lauderdale?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,910 to $4,330 for a studio, $4,360 to $6,490 for a one-bedroom, $7,270 to $10,820 for a two-bedroom, $11,630 to $17,310 for a three-bedroom and $15,990 to $23,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Mesa?

About 2,301 road miles (1,950 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 hours (5 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 Arizona 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 Mesa to Fort Lauderdale?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,260 to $4,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,070 to $4,520. 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 Mesa–Fort Lauderdale corridor.