Miami Gardens, FL → Lake Havasu City, AZ · Cross-country move

Movers from Miami Gardens to Lake Havasu City

About 2,486 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,570–$11,260, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,734 carriers on the Miami Gardens side and 24 in Lake Havasu City.

2,486 miroad distance
43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$7,570–$11,2602-bedroom estimate

Photo: S. Winkvist · CC0

Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

From: Miami Gardens, Florida
To: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 2,486 miles (2,107 straight-line)
Drive time: 43 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,734 (574 interstate)
Movers at destination: 24 (20 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Havasu City → Miami Gardens

The route from Miami Gardens, FL to Lake Havasu City, AZ covers roughly 2,486 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $7,570 to $11,260 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 43 hours (5 driving days).

On the Miami Gardens side there are 1,734 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (574 of them authorized for interstate work), and 24 around Lake Havasu City (20 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 Lake Havasu City.

Miami Gardens has a population of about 113,579 and Lake Havasu City about 58,000. Miami Gardens is considerably denser (6,134 people per square mile versus 1,233), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Arizona does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Miami Gardens to Lake Havasu City

Full-service estimate for 2,486 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,030	$3,690	$4,500
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,540	$5,540	$6,760
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,570	$9,230	$11,260
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$12,110	$14,770	$18,020
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,650	$20,300	$24,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,450–$4,880

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

Portable container

$3,240–$4,760

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

Full-service mover

$7,570–$11,260

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Miami Gardens, FL → Lake Havasu City, AZ. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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 Miami Gardens (origin)

American Oni LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 5711188
MC: 95178387
Based in: Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (2 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 (10 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 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 313 trucks, 301 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Route Verify on FMCSA

Ryder Transportation Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 299073
MC: 191394
Based in: Coral Gables, FL 33134 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4,471 trucks, 6,210 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (786) 247-1987 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mci Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mak Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1876301
MC: 677204
Based in: Medley, FL 33178 (14 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 (3 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 (2 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 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 122 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (954) 243-4597 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,734 movers in Miami Gardens

Near Lake Havasu City (destination)

Trinity Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trinity Land Development LLC

USDOT: 2426504
MC: 1240301
Based in: Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (928) 318-6565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Right Choice Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Harold Brown

USDOT: 1440772
MC: 860529
Based in: Lake Havasu, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (928) 706-5459 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saltwater Cowgirl Ranch Tack & Transport LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2794253
MC: 991642
Based in: Lake Hauasu, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (407) 421-7334 Route Verify on FMCSA

Patel'S Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4251541
MC: 1648074
Based in: Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (760) 987-9803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Homeship Local And Long Distance Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nationwide Moving INC

USDOT: 3987204
MC: 1494675
Based in: Lk Havasu Cty, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (928) 352-2857 Route Verify on FMCSA

20 Minutes Away Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4393459
MC: 1723754
Based in: Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (702) 689-0620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Psst Logistics Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4403768
MC: 1729048
Based in: Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (805) 705-4022 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Plus Tranport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jeremy Smullen

USDOT: 2488827
MC: 861807
Based in: Lake Havasu, AZ 86404 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (302) 887-0540 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 24 movers in Lake Havasu City

Tips for this move

Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).

Near Miami Gardens

Near Lake Havasu City

Related routes

Other destinations from Miami Gardens

Other origins to Lake Havasu City

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Miami Gardens to Lake Havasu City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,030 to $4,500 for a studio, $4,540 to $6,760 for a one-bedroom, $7,570 to $11,260 for a two-bedroom, $12,110 to $18,020 for a three-bedroom and $16,650 to $24,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Havasu City from Miami Gardens?

About 2,486 road miles (2,107 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 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 Florida into Arizona 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 Miami Gardens to Lake Havasu City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,450 to $4,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,240 to $4,760. 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 Miami Gardens–Lake Havasu City corridor.