Rockville, MD

Panama City, FL → Rockville, MD · Long-distance move

Movers from Panama City to Rockville

About 924 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,700–$6,990, delivery in 2–5 days, 56 carriers on the Panama City side and 526 in Rockville.

  • 924 miroad distance
  • 16 h 38 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,700–$6,9902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 924 miles (783 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 38 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
56 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
526 (327 interstate)

Reverse: Rockville → Panama City

Rockville sits about 924 miles northeast of Panama City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Maryland 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 $4,700 to $6,990 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 16 h 38 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 526 around Rockville (327 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 Rockville.

Panama City has a population of about 36,000 and Rockville about 68,000. Rockville is the denser city (4,947 people per square mile versus 930 in Panama City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Maryland does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Panama City to Rockville

Full-service estimate for 924 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,880 $2,290 $2,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,820 $3,440 $4,200
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,700 $5,730 $6,990
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,520 $9,170 $11,190
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,340 $12,610 $15,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,400–$1,980

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

Portable container

$1,840–$2,710

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

Full-service mover

$4,700–$6,990

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

Moving cost calculator

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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
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

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

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

Emerald Moving & Storage

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

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

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

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

Cumbie'S Trucking

Licensed interstate
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

All 56 movers in Panama City

Near Rockville (destination)

Moyer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
222787
MC
147853
Based in
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418499
MC
63919
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

E&n Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3588170
MC
1214409
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Mint Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3733020
MC
1318498
Based in
Montgomery Village, MD 20886 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1442953
MC
545874
Based in
Rockville, MD 20850 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1300300
MC
504611
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Morton'S Towing & Recovery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1064316
MC
962150
Based in
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

All 526 movers in Rockville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,880 to $2,800 for a studio, $2,820 to $4,200 for a one-bedroom, $4,700 to $6,990 for a two-bedroom, $7,520 to $11,190 for a three-bedroom and $10,340 to $15,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rockville from Panama City?

About 924 road miles (783 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 38 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 Maryland 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 Rockville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,400 to $1,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,840 to $2,710. 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–Rockville corridor.