Miami, FL → West Palm Beach, FL · Short-haul move
About 79 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,420–$2,110, delivery in 1–2 days, 2,024 carriers on the Miami side and 446 in West Palm Beach.
The route from Miami, FL to West Palm Beach, FL covers roughly 79 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 4 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,420 and $2,110, before packing or storage.
On the Miami side there are 2,024 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (627 of them authorized for interstate work), and 446 around West Palm Beach (162 interstate). For an in-state 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 West Palm Beach.
Miami has a population of about 489,812 and West Palm Beach about 127,189. Miami is considerably denser (12,284 people per square mile versus 2,182), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $800 | $980 | $1,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $910 | $1,110 | $1,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,420 | $1,730 | $2,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,130 | $2,600 | $3,170 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,100 | $3,780 | $4,610 |
$230–$330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,420–$2,110
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Miami, FL → West Palm Beach, FL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $800 to $1,190 for a studio, $910 to $1,350 for a one-bedroom, $1,420 to $2,110 for a two-bedroom, $2,130 to $3,170 for a three-bedroom and $3,100 to $4,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 79 road miles (67 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 4 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Miami and West Palm Beach are in Florida, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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 Miami–West Palm Beach corridor.