Murfreesboro, TN → Lakeland, FL · Long-distance move
About 707 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,840–$5,710, delivery in 2–5 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 509 in Lakeland.
Moving from Murfreesboro to Lakeland is a long-distance move of roughly 707 road miles, heading southeast from Tennessee 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 $3,840 to $5,710 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 53 min.
On the Murfreesboro side there are 282 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (182 of them authorized for interstate work), and 509 around Lakeland (177 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 Lakeland.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Lakeland about 125,520. Murfreesboro is considerably denser (2,429 people per square mile versus 1,702), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,870 | $2,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,810 | $3,430 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,840 | $4,680 | $5,710 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,140 | $7,490 | $9,140 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,440 | $10,300 | $12,560 |
$1,030–$1,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,650–$2,430
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,840–$5,710
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,280 for a studio, $2,300 to $3,430 for a one-bedroom, $3,840 to $5,710 for a two-bedroom, $6,140 to $9,140 for a three-bedroom and $8,440 to $12,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 707 road miles (599 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 53 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Tennessee 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 $1,030 to $1,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,650 to $2,430. 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 Murfreesboro–Lakeland corridor.