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Palm Bay, FL → Lafayette, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Palm Bay to Lafayette

About 830 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,100–$6,090, delivery in 2–5 days, 105 carriers on the Palm Bay side and 91 in Lafayette.

  • 830 miroad distance
  • 15 h 1 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,100–$6,0902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 830 miles (703 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 1 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
105 (46 interstate)
Movers at destination
91 (59 interstate)

Reverse: Lafayette → Palm Bay

Lafayette sits about 830 miles west of Palm Bay, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Louisiana 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 $4,100 to $6,090 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 1 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 91 around Lafayette (59 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 Lafayette.

Palm Bay has a population of about 148,092 and Lafayette about 123,311. Lafayette is the denser city (2,175 people per square mile versus 1,386 in Palm Bay), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Palm Bay to Lafayette

Full-service estimate for 830 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,640 $2,000 $2,440
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,460 $3,000 $3,660
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,100 $5,000 $6,090
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,550 $7,990 $9,750
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,010 $10,990 $13,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,150–$1,630

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

Portable container

$1,760–$2,590

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

Full-service mover

$4,100–$6,090

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Palm Bay, FL → Lafayette, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Lafayette (destination)

Cm Contractors Of LA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3700976
MC
1794180
Based in
Scott, LA 70583 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 288-4945 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dedicated Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
863701
MC
379976
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70508 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (337) 706-8846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Macro Environmental Specialties LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1596229
MC
942529
Based in
Broussard, LA 70518 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (337) 839-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cajun Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2309280
MC
788388
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70507 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (337) 230-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bjb Group LLC

USDOT
2554983
MC
890877
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (337) 417-8008 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-1 Moving & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
52766
MC
143588
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (337) 234-2361 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Moving Specialists LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3610864
MC
1229882
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 319-4202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bacio Acadiana Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4495496
MC
1777700
Based in
Lafayette, LA 70508 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (337) 504-4395 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 91 movers in Lafayette

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,640 to $2,440 for a studio, $2,460 to $3,660 for a one-bedroom, $4,100 to $6,090 for a two-bedroom, $6,550 to $9,750 for a three-bedroom and $9,010 to $13,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lafayette from Palm Bay?

About 830 road miles (703 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 1 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Louisiana 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 Lafayette?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,150 to $1,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,760 to $2,590. 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–Lafayette corridor.