Overland Park, KS → Boca Raton, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,426 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,540–$8,240, delivery in 3–7 days, 400 carriers on the Overland Park side and 743 in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton sits about 1,426 miles southeast of Overland Park, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Florida that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,540 to $8,240 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 25 hours (3 driving days).
On the Overland Park side there are 400 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (322 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.
Overland Park has a population of about 203,677 and Boca Raton about 101,582. The two cities have comparable density (2,623 and 3,336 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. 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 | $2,210 | $2,700 | $3,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,320 | $4,050 | $4,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,540 | $6,750 | $8,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,860 | $10,800 | $13,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,180 | $14,860 | $18,130 |
$2,070–$2,920
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,290–$3,370
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,540–$8,240
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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,210 to $3,300 for a studio, $3,320 to $4,940 for a one-bedroom, $5,540 to $8,240 for a two-bedroom, $8,860 to $13,180 for a three-bedroom and $12,180 to $18,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,426 road miles (1,209 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 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 Kansas 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 $2,070 to $2,920 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,290 to $3,370. 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 Overland Park–Boca Raton corridor.