Ocean City, MD → Pembroke Pines, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Ocean City to Pembroke Pines

About 1,072 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,090–$7,570, delivery in 3–7 days, 103 carriers on the Ocean City side and 2,479 in Pembroke Pines.

1,072 miroad distance
19 h 11 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,090–$7,5702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Ocean City, Maryland
To: Pembroke Pines, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,072 miles (909 straight-line)
Drive time: 19 h 11 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 103 (70 interstate)
Movers at destination: 2,479 (829 interstate)

Reverse: Pembroke Pines → Ocean City

The route from Ocean City, MD to Pembroke Pines, FL covers roughly 1,072 miles by road, a south-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 $5,090 to $7,570 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 19 h 11 min.

On the Ocean City side there are 103 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (70 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,479 around Pembroke Pines (829 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 Pembroke Pines.

Ocean City has a population of about 7,000 and Pembroke Pines about 176,714. Pembroke Pines is the denser city (5,235 people per square mile versus 1,510 in Ocean City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Ocean City to Pembroke Pines

Full-service estimate for 1,072 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,040	$2,480	$3,030
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,050	$3,720	$4,540
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,090	$6,210	$7,570
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,140	$9,930	$12,120
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,200	$13,650	$16,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,550–$2,190

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

Portable container

$1,980–$2,910

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

Full-service mover

$5,090–$7,570

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 Ocean City (origin)

Old Salt

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Karikov LLC

USDOT: 3003405
MC: 25280
Based in: Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (973) 876-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Met Dynamics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3804786
MC: 1370809
Based in: Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (470) 753-7294 Route Verify on FMCSA

Casual Designs Furniture

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4468017
MC: 1763037
Based in: Selbyville, DE 19975 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (410) 629-1717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gazelle Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4212706
MC: 1646659
Based in: Frankford, DE 19945 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (703) 623-5572 Route Verify on FMCSA

City Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cycle City INC

USDOT: 3377222
MC: 1199672
Based in: Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (410) 524-2453 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 543911
MC: 282332
Based in: Bishopville, MD 21813 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (410) 352-9856 Route Verify on FMCSA

Purnell Moving And Hauling

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gabriel L Purnell

USDOT: 861738
MC: 670940
Based in: Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (410) 641-1988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fang Transport LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3850817
MC: 1403576
Based in: Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (301) 717-2024 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 103 movers in Ocean City

Near Pembroke Pines (destination)

American Oni LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 5711188
MC: 95178387
Based in: Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,107 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (305) 780-2146 Route Verify on FMCSA

Imperial Brady

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dade Paper & Bag LLC

USDOT: 825788
MC: 9440
Based in: Hialeah, FL 33018 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 610 trucks, 551 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (305) 805-2600 Route Verify on FMCSA

M C I Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: A J T Trucking INC

USDOT: 263813
MC: 186356
Based in: Medley, FL 33178 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 313 trucks, 301 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Route Verify on FMCSA

Mci Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mak Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1876301
MC: 677204
Based in: Medley, FL 33178 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 316 trucks, 316 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (305) 688-6622 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Transport Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North American Transport Services LLC

USDOT: 1284430
MC: 494689
Based in: Opa Locka, FL 33054 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 200 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (305) 455-1150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Firststop Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4296088
MC: 1672392
Based in: Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (832) 904-0352 Route Verify on FMCSA

Potage Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4246651
MC: 1645441
Based in: Hialeah, FL 33012 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 122 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (954) 243-4597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Expedited Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Blue Dolphin Transport INC

USDOT: 2305744
MC: 787190
Based in: Opa Locka, FL 33054 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 105 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (786) 563-4111 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,479 movers in Pembroke Pines

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Pembroke Pines if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ocean City to Pembroke Pines?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,040 to $3,030 for a studio, $3,050 to $4,540 for a one-bedroom, $5,090 to $7,570 for a two-bedroom, $8,140 to $12,120 for a three-bedroom and $11,200 to $16,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pembroke Pines from Ocean City?

About 1,072 road miles (909 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 11 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Maryland 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 Ocean City to Pembroke Pines?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,550 to $2,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,980 to $2,910. 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 Ocean City–Pembroke Pines corridor.