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Ocala, FL → West Palm Beach, FL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Ocala to West Palm Beach

About 246 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,520–$3,740, delivery in 1–2 days, 186 carriers on the Ocala side and 446 in West Palm Beach.

  • 246 miroad distance
  • 4 h 57 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,520–$3,7402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 246 miles (209 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 57 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Florida)
Movers at origin
186 (81 interstate)
Movers at destination
446 (162 interstate)

Reverse: West Palm Beach → Ocala

The route from Ocala, FL to West Palm Beach, FL covers roughly 246 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,520 to $3,740 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 57 min.

On the Ocala side there are 186 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (81 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.

Ocala has a population of about 66,000 and West Palm Beach about 127,189. West Palm Beach is the denser city (2,182 people per square mile versus 1,346 in Ocala), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Ocala to West Palm Beach

Full-service estimate for 246 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,250 $1,530 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,510 $1,840 $2,250
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,520 $3,070 $3,740
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,020 $4,910 $5,990
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,530 $6,750 $8,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$400–$570

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

Portable container

$1,240–$1,820

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

Full-service mover

$2,520–$3,740

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Ocala (origin)

Edos & Sons Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4581369
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5,450 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (954) 646-8972 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skills4lifefl LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2412961
MC
1136097
Based in
Ocala, FL 34470 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (352) 219-5286 Route Verify on FMCSA

Littlefield Family Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lml Logistics LLC

USDOT
18944
MC
135575
Based in
Ocala, FL 34482 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (352) 237-9799 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ellie & Allie Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2317599
MC
794710
Based in
Ocala, FL 34476 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (347) 392-9438 Route Verify on FMCSA

Justo E Gonzalez

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Psa Transport LLC

USDOT
2453857
MC
877088
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (352) 433-7225 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marion Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1522544
MC
568721
Based in
Ocala, FL 34475 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (352) 629-8889 Route Verify on FMCSA

US Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4057973
MC
1539177
Based in
Ocala, FL 34471 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (813) 417-0860 Route Verify on FMCSA

Villager Mover Corporation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4348858
MC
1700955
Based in
Ocala, FL 34470 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (352) 812-6981 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 186 movers in Ocala

Near West Palm Beach (destination)

Cheney Brothers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
41648
MC
895890
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
753 trucks, 975 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (561) 845-4721 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circuit

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Circuit Transit INC

USDOT
3562459
MC
1485340
Based in
West Palm Bch, FL 33401 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
192 trucks, 318 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (646) 504-3733 Route Verify on FMCSA

Good Greek Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sfakia LLC

USDOT
2562486
MC
894264
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (561) 683-1313 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safebound Moving Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Safebound Logistics LLC

USDOT
2900155
MC
975408
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (561) 510-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excelsior Wpb LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3313823
MC
1054919
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (561) 512-6018 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jcal Holdings LLC

USDOT
2071964
MC
14116
Based in
Lake Worth, FL 33461 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (561) 687-5005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of The Palm Beaches LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2785473
MC
928227
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zip Transport & Services INC

USDOT
709590
MC
327506
Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33409 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (954) 678-4747 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 446 movers in West Palm Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ocala to West Palm Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,510 to $2,250 for a one-bedroom, $2,520 to $3,740 for a two-bedroom, $4,020 to $5,990 for a three-bedroom and $5,530 to $8,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is West Palm Beach from Ocala?

About 246 road miles (209 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 57 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Ocala 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Ocala to West Palm Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $400 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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 Ocala–West Palm Beach corridor.