Newport, RI → Boca Raton, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,365 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,800–$8,640, delivery in 3–7 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 743 in Boca Raton.
Moving from Newport to Boca Raton is a long-distance move of roughly 1,365 road miles, heading southwest from Rhode Island 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 $5,800 to $8,640 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Newport side there are 30 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 743 around Boca Raton (316 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 Boca Raton.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and Boca Raton about 101,582. The two cities have comparable density (3,287 and 3,336 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,480 | $4,250 | $5,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,800 | $7,080 | $8,640 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,290 | $11,330 | $13,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,770 | $15,570 | $19,000 |
$2,000–$2,830
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,240–$3,290
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,800–$8,640
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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Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,320 to $3,450 for a studio, $3,480 to $5,180 for a one-bedroom, $5,800 to $8,640 for a two-bedroom, $9,290 to $13,820 for a three-bedroom and $12,770 to $19,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,365 road miles (1,157 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Rhode Island 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 $2,000 to $2,830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,240 to $3,290. 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 Newport–Boca Raton corridor.