Palm Bay, FL → Fayetteville, AR · Long-distance move

Movers from Palm Bay to Fayetteville

About 1,142 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,780–$7,110, delivery in 3–7 days, 105 carriers on the Palm Bay side and 64 in Fayetteville.

1,142 miroad distance
20 h 23 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,780–$7,1102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palm Bay, Florida
To: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 1,142 miles (968 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 23 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 105 (46 interstate)
Movers at destination: 64 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Fayetteville → Palm Bay

Moving from Palm Bay to Fayetteville is a long-distance move of roughly 1,142 road miles, heading northwest from Florida to Arkansas.

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 $4,780 to $7,110 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 20 h 23 min.

On the Palm Bay side there are 105 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 of them authorized for interstate work), and 64 around Fayetteville (45 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 Fayetteville.

Palm Bay has a population of about 148,092 and Fayetteville about 106,623. The two cities have comparable density (1,386 and 1,737 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Arkansas than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Arkansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Palm Bay to Fayetteville

Full-service estimate for 1,142 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,910	$2,330	$2,840
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,870	$3,490	$4,260
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,780	$5,820	$7,110
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,640	$9,320	$11,370
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,510	$12,810	$15,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,620–$2,290

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

Portable container

$2,040–$3,000

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

Full-service mover

$4,780–$7,110

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 Palm Bay (origin)

Advance Sorensen Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4055942
MC: 1537994
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32935 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (516) 396-7650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zytran Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: S7even LLC

USDOT: 1206797
MC: 517817
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (786) 451-3574 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Brevard INC

USDOT: 3599867
MC: 1222354
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32934 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (321) 348-4739 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ocasio Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pro Protection INC

USDOT: 3705921
MC: 1298651
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 496-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Raymond Bhalai

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Raymond Oneil Bhalai

USDOT: 1912627
MC: 694311
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (954) 662-4864 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haulways Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4412209
MC: 1733425
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32907 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (321) 704-5679 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shen Mc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2792487
MC: 944153
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (407) 202-0420 Route Verify on FMCSA

James Z Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3699924
MC: 1294166
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (917) 500-6601 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 105 movers in Palm Bay

Near Fayetteville (destination)

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3775206
MC: 1349323
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 96 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 989-2492 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transcold LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3264958
MC: 1029820
Based in: Springdale, AR 72762 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (479) 644-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 111766
MC: 172371
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 770-6012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Discount Distributors

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Harps Food Stores INC

USDOT: 305749
MC: 245874
Based in: Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (479) 756-0460 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2445809
MC: 844007
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (888) 782-5828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Modern Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3531948
MC: 1176121
Based in: Fayetteville, AR 72704 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (479) 402-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rn Distributor Group LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3352730
MC: 1072154
Based in: Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (479) 225-4427 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1615641
MC: 597208
Based in: Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (479) 717-2206 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 64 movers in Fayetteville

Tips for this move

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 Fayetteville if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palm Bay to Fayetteville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,870 to $4,260 for a one-bedroom, $4,780 to $7,110 for a two-bedroom, $7,640 to $11,370 for a three-bedroom and $10,510 to $15,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fayetteville from Palm Bay?

About 1,142 road miles (968 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 23 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 Florida into Arkansas 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 Palm Bay to Fayetteville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,620 to $2,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,000. 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 Palm Bay–Fayetteville corridor.