Palm Bay, FL → Waterbury, CT · Long-distance move

Movers from Palm Bay to Waterbury

About 1,219 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,530–$8,220, delivery in 3–7 days, 105 carriers on the Palm Bay side and 170 in Waterbury.

1,219 miroad distance
21 h 43 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,530–$8,2202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palm Bay, Florida
To: Waterbury, Connecticut
Road distance: ≈ 1,219 miles (1,033 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 43 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 105 (46 interstate)
Movers at destination: 170 (99 interstate)

Reverse: Waterbury → Palm Bay

Moving from Palm Bay to Waterbury is a long-distance move of roughly 1,219 road miles, heading northeast from Florida to Connecticut.

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 $5,530 to $8,220 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 21 h 43 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 170 around Waterbury (99 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 Waterbury.

Palm Bay has a population of about 148,092 and Waterbury about 115,771. Waterbury is the denser city (4,014 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. Connecticut is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Connecticut does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Palm Bay to Waterbury

Full-service estimate for 1,219 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,210	$2,700	$3,290
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,320	$4,040	$4,930
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,530	$6,740	$8,220
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,840	$10,790	$13,160
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,160	$14,830	$18,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,700–$2,400

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

Portable container

$2,110–$3,100

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

Full-service mover

$5,530–$8,220

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

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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 Waterbury (destination)

Bozzuto'S INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 57911
MC: 179376
Based in: Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 273 trucks, 286 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (203) 250-5130 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchant Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3408453
MC: 1100215
Based in: Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 40 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (860) 778-6007 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ct Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Flynn'S Motor Express INC

USDOT: 175772
MC: 153461
Based in: Southington, CT 06489 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (860) 628-6373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jora LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4245583
MC: 1644874
Based in: Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (203) 817-6668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rt Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3285714
MC: 1039635
Based in: Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (833) 668-3978 Route Verify on FMCSA

Industrial Riggers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 27842
MC: 140204
Based in: Waterbury, CT 06704 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (203) 573-1116 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Lutzen & Son Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1539801
MC: 847413
Based in: Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (203) 626-9467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kim Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 978755
MC: 506916
Based in: Berlin, CT 06037 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (860) 770-8396 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 170 movers in Waterbury

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,210 to $3,290 for a studio, $3,320 to $4,930 for a one-bedroom, $5,530 to $8,220 for a two-bedroom, $8,840 to $13,160 for a three-bedroom and $12,160 to $18,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Waterbury from Palm Bay?

About 1,219 road miles (1,033 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 43 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 Connecticut 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 Waterbury?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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–Waterbury corridor.