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Morgantown, WV

Panama City, FL → Morgantown, WV · Long-distance move

Movers from Panama City to Morgantown

About 861 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,110–$6,110, delivery in 2–5 days, 56 carriers on the Panama City side and 67 in Morgantown.

  • 861 miroad distance
  • 15 h 33 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,110–$6,1102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 861 miles (730 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 33 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
56 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (49 interstate)

Reverse: Morgantown → Panama City

The route from Panama City, FL to Morgantown, WV covers roughly 861 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,110 to $6,110 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 33 min.

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 67 around Morgantown (49 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 Morgantown.

Panama City has a population of about 36,000 and Morgantown about 30,000. Morgantown is the denser city (2,981 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 West Virginia than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that West Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Panama City to Morgantown

Full-service estimate for 861 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,640 $2,000 $2,440
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,460 $3,010 $3,670
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,110 $5,010 $6,110
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,570 $8,010 $9,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,040 $11,020 $13,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,180–$1,670

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

Portable container

$1,790–$2,630

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

Full-service mover

$4,110–$6,110

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Panama City, FL → Morgantown, WV. 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 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 Morgantown (destination)

Mts Truck Repair

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mts Enterprise Of Smithfield Pa INC

USDOT
2369971
MC
1168953
Based in
Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (724) 569-1072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dalton INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
676273
MC
315572
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (304) 291-0354 Route Verify on FMCSA

Myers Excavation & Contracting

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Myers Contracting And Custom Country Creations

USDOT
2587599
MC
907096
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (304) 376-0149 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jack'S Auto INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
440131
MC
614291
Based in
Mount Morris, PA 15349 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (724) 324-2707 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xclusive Movers LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4252111
MC
1648375
Based in
Fairmont, WV 26554 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (304) 276-7389 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abate Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Abates Moving Services LLC

USDOT
3679007
MC
1278788
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (304) 904-7553 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & J Jones Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1858156
MC
668146
Based in
Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (724) 323-4638 Route Verify on FMCSA

Al Do Right Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3768184
MC
1344172
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26505 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (681) 209-0629 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 67 movers in Morgantown

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Panama City to Morgantown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,640 to $2,440 for a studio, $2,460 to $3,670 for a one-bedroom, $4,110 to $6,110 for a two-bedroom, $6,570 to $9,780 for a three-bedroom and $9,040 to $13,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morgantown from Panama City?

About 861 road miles (730 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 33 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 West Virginia 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 Morgantown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,180 to $1,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,630. 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–Morgantown corridor.