Panama City, FL → Bentonville, AR · Long-distance move

Movers from Panama City to Bentonville

About 771 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,890–$5,790, delivery in 2–5 days, 56 carriers on the Panama City side and 57 in Bentonville.

771 miroad distance
14 hdriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,890–$5,7902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Panama City, Florida
To: Bentonville, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 771 miles (653 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 56 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination: 57 (43 interstate)

Reverse: Bentonville → Panama City

Moving from Panama City to Bentonville is a long-distance move of roughly 771 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 $3,890 to $5,790 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 14 h.

On the Panama City side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Bentonville (43 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 Bentonville.

Panama City has a population of about 36,000 and Bentonville about 60,000. Bentonville is the denser city (1,528 people per square mile versus 930 in Panama City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Panama City to Bentonville

Full-service estimate for 771 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,560	$1,900	$2,320
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,340	$2,850	$3,470
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,890	$4,750	$5,790
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,230	$7,600	$9,270
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,560	$10,440	$12,740

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,090–$1,540

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

Portable container

$1,710–$2,510

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

Full-service mover

$3,890–$5,790

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 Panama City (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Destiny Services INC

USDOT: 2014393
MC: 709581
Based in: Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (850) 785-2222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Greg Abrams Seafood INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 649083
MC: 498968
Based in: Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (850) 769-4658 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paulk'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 89936
MC: 135068
Based in: Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (850) 785-4333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emerald Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Emerald Coast Moving And Storage

USDOT: 3246056
MC: 1399110
Based in: Southport, FL 32409 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (850) 909-3009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Summit Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1995595
MC: 706025
Based in: Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (850) 890-6009 Route Verify on FMCSA

L&m Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3578993
MC: 1208249
Based in: Panama City, FL 32404 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (770) 733-0285 Route Verify on FMCSA

Van Horn Transfer & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 89994
MC: 614619
Based in: Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (850) 763-3965 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cumbie'S Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Andrew William Cumbie

USDOT: 537601
MC: 273715
Based in: Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (850) 628-1109 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Panama City

Near Bentonville (destination)

North Arkansas Wholesale Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wal-Mart Transportation LLC

USDOT: 63585
MC: 311233
Based in: Bentonville, AR 72716 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13,618 trucks, 16,466 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 204-4297 Verify on FMCSA

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3775206
MC: 1349323
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 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 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (479) 644-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R & R Packaging INC

USDOT: 838084
MC: 436271
Based in: Gravette, AR 72736 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (479) 787-7005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Nw Arkansas

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Arkansas INC

USDOT: 1543877
MC: 574367
Based in: Bentonville, AR 72712 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (479) 271-8228 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

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

Call (479) 770-6012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2445809
MC: 844007
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (888) 782-5828 Route Verify on FMCSA

B2 Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: B2 Delivery LLC

USDOT: 3219041
MC: 1006995
Based in: Rogers, AR 72756 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (479) 636-0612 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Bentonville

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 Bentonville 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 Panama City to Bentonville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,560 to $2,320 for a studio, $2,340 to $3,470 for a one-bedroom, $3,890 to $5,790 for a two-bedroom, $6,230 to $9,270 for a three-bedroom and $8,560 to $12,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bentonville from Panama City?

About 771 road miles (653 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h.

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 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 Panama City to Bentonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,090 to $1,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,510. 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 Panama City–Bentonville corridor.