Orange, CA → Key West, FL · Cross-country move
About 2,661 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,730–$13,000, delivery in 7–14 days, 608 carriers on the Orange side and 7 in Key West.
Moving from Orange to Key West is a cross-country move of roughly 2,661 road miles, heading east from California 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 $8,730 to $13,000 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 46 hours (6 driving days).
On the Orange side there are 608 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (229 of them authorized for interstate work), and 7 around Key West (2 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 Key West.
Orange has a population of about 138,365 and Key West about 25,000. The two cities have comparable density (5,444 and 4,723 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in California, 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,490 | $4,260 | $5,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,240 | $6,390 | $7,800 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,730 | $10,650 | $13,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,980 | $17,040 | $20,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,220 | $23,430 | $28,590 |
$3,630–$5,130
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,390–$4,990
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,730–$13,000
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Orange, CA → Key West, FL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Arnolds Auto And Marine Repair INC
Legal name: Box And Go
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,490 to $5,200 for a studio, $5,240 to $7,800 for a one-bedroom, $8,730 to $13,000 for a two-bedroom, $13,980 to $20,790 for a three-bedroom and $19,220 to $28,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,661 road miles (2,255 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 $3,630 to $5,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,390 to $4,990. 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 Orange–Key West corridor.