South Bend, IN

Palm Coast, FL → South Bend, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Palm Coast to South Bend

About 1,044 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,640–$6,900, delivery in 3–7 days, 66 carriers on the Palm Coast side and 173 in South Bend.

  • 1,044 miroad distance
  • 18 h 42 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,640–$6,9002-bedroom estimate
Photo: Scott Palmer · CC BY-SA 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,044 miles (885 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 42 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
66 (28 interstate)
Movers at destination
173 (134 interstate)

Reverse: South Bend → Palm Coast

Moving from Palm Coast to South Bend is a long-distance move of roughly 1,044 road miles, heading north from Florida to Indiana.

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 $4,640 to $6,900 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 18 h 42 min.

On the Palm Coast side there are 66 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (28 of them authorized for interstate work), and 173 around South Bend (134 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 South Bend.

Palm Coast has a population of about 109,886 and South Bend about 103,201. South Bend is the denser city (2,463 people per square mile versus 936 in Palm Coast), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Indiana than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Indiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Palm Coast to South Bend

Full-service estimate for 1,044 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,850 $2,260 $2,760
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,780 $3,390 $4,140
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,640 $5,660 $6,900
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,420 $9,050 $11,040
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,200 $12,440 $15,180

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,520–$2,150

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

Portable container

$1,950–$2,870

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

Full-service mover

$4,640–$6,900

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Palm Coast, FL → South Bend, IN. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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 Coast (origin)

R & R National INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3010180
MC
28679
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Quality Experts Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1691527
MC
621887
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32137 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Roadrunner Moving Services Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1930480
MC
1284663
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Marfan Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3527638
MC
1173194
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

The Lion Of Judah Freight Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7233876
MC
46775699
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32135 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Hanshaw & Schwab Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3392034
MC
1091100
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32137 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Kristal Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3693186
MC
1289244
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Flagler Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1847236
MC
669035
Based in
Bunnell, FL 32110 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 66 movers in Palm Coast

Near South Bend (destination)

K & B Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
75914
MC
1184
Based in
Elkhart, IN 46517 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

C W Leasing And Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
573816
MC
279857
Based in
South Bend, IN 46614 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Bettchers US Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2102979
MC
733462
Based in
Lakeville, IN 46536 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Kovac Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1299125
MC
504038
Based in
Mishawaka, IN 46544 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Five Star Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1473865
MC
556503
Based in
New Carlisle, IN 46552 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Golden Waffles

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1486479
MC
1700967
Based in
South Bend, IN 46628 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Cobalt Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3600277
MC
1222643
Based in
South Bend, IN 46637 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Fire Bins

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4437382
MC
1746836
Based in
Granger, IN 46530 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 173 movers in South Bend

Related routes

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palm Coast to South Bend?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,850 to $2,760 for a studio, $2,780 to $4,140 for a one-bedroom, $4,640 to $6,900 for a two-bedroom, $7,420 to $11,040 for a three-bedroom and $10,200 to $15,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is South Bend from Palm Coast?

About 1,044 road miles (885 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 42 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 Indiana 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 Coast to South Bend?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,520 to $2,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,950 to $2,870. 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 Coast–South Bend corridor.