The Villages, FL

Nashville, TN → The Villages, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Nashville to The Villages

About 678 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,770–$5,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 478 carriers on the Nashville side and 240 in The Villages.

  • 678 miroad distance
  • 12 h 23 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,770–$5,6002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 678 miles (575 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 23 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
478 (295 interstate)
Movers at destination
240 (91 interstate)

Reverse: The Villages → Nashville

The route from Nashville, TN to The Villages, FL covers roughly 678 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $3,770 to $5,600 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 23 min.

On the Nashville side there are 478 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (295 of them authorized for interstate work), and 240 around The Villages (91 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 The Villages.

Nashville has a population of about 721,074 and The Villages about 85,000. The Villages is the denser city (2,422 people per square mile versus 1,449 in Nashville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Nashville to The Villages

Full-service estimate for 678 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,510 $1,840 $2,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,260 $2,760 $3,360
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,770 $4,590 $5,600
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,030 $7,350 $8,970
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,290 $10,110 $12,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,000–$1,410

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

Portable container

$1,630–$2,390

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

Full-service mover

$3,770–$5,600

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Nashville (origin)

Click And Hire Workforce

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4181567
MC
1610059
Based in
Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,006 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Kingdom Minded Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3747575
MC
1329062
Based in
Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Max Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2302632
MC
786115
Based in
Nashville, TN 37220 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
69 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Tcx

Licensed interstate
USDOT
716474
MC
329638
Based in
Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Roundpath Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4410773
MC
1781133
Based in
Brentwood, TN 37027 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Faxstar INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3100712
MC
837656
Based in
Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Uzpro Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2308372
MC
823165
Based in
Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Jla Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2974237
MC
10556
Based in
Nashville, TN 37228 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 478 movers in Nashville

Near The Villages (destination)

Edos & Sons Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4581369
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5,450 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Quality Moving Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544769
MC
9962
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Justo E Gonzalez

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2453857
MC
877088
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Strictly Business Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1954847
MC
694166
Based in
Wildwood, FL 34785 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

The Transporter Firm LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3610741
MC
1444640
Based in
Summerfield, FL 34491 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Here To There Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3794613
MC
1363449
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

G A Snap Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3270292
MC
1032289
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Sutherland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2017545
MC
1452714
Based in
The Villages, FL 32163 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 240 movers in The Villages

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Nashville to The Villages?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,510 to $2,240 for a studio, $2,260 to $3,360 for a one-bedroom, $3,770 to $5,600 for a two-bedroom, $6,030 to $8,970 for a three-bedroom and $8,290 to $12,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is The Villages from Nashville?

About 678 road miles (575 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 23 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Nashville to The Villages?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,000 to $1,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,630 to $2,390. 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 Nashville–The Villages corridor.