Frankfort, KY

Pembroke Pines, FL → Frankfort, KY · Long-distance move

Movers from Pembroke Pines to Frankfort

About 1,041 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,580–$6,820, delivery in 3–7 days, 2,479 carriers on the Pembroke Pines side and 50 in Frankfort.

  • 1,041 miroad distance
  • 18 h 39 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,580–$6,8202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,041 miles (882 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 39 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
2,479 (829 interstate)
Movers at destination
50 (22 interstate)

Reverse: Frankfort → Pembroke Pines

Moving from Pembroke Pines to Frankfort is a long-distance move of roughly 1,041 road miles, heading north from Florida to Kentucky.

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 $4,580 to $6,820 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 39 min.

On the Pembroke Pines side there are 2,479 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (829 of them authorized for interstate work), and 50 around Frankfort (22 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 Frankfort.

Pembroke Pines has a population of about 176,714 and Frankfort about 29,000. Pembroke Pines is considerably denser (5,235 people per square mile versus 1,936), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Kentucky than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Kentucky does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Pembroke Pines to Frankfort

Full-service estimate for 1,041 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,830 $2,240 $2,730
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,750 $3,350 $4,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,580 $5,590 $6,820
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,330 $8,940 $10,910
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,080 $12,300 $15,000

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

$4,580–$6,820

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 Pembroke Pines (origin)

American Oni LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
5711188
MC
95178387
Based in
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,107 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Imperial Brady

Licensed interstate
USDOT
825788
MC
9440
Based in
Hialeah, FL 33018 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
610 trucks, 551 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

M C I Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
263813
MC
186356
Based in
Medley, FL 33178 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
313 trucks, 301 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Mci Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1876301
MC
677204
Based in
Medley, FL 33178 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
316 trucks, 316 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

North American Transport Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1284430
MC
494689
Based in
Opa Locka, FL 33054 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Firststop Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4296088
MC
1672392
Based in
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Potage Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4246651
MC
1645441
Based in
Hialeah, FL 33012 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
122 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Expedited Trans

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2305744
MC
787190
Based in
Opa Locka, FL 33054 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 2,479 movers in Pembroke Pines

Near Frankfort (destination)

Interstate Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1892639
MC
731059
Based in
Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Carmickle Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
724673
MC
331986
Based in
Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

L & L Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3892955
MC
1431818
Based in
Stamping Grand, KY 40379 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Eagle Transport 1 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3048608
MC
48647
Based in
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Primeway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2867908
MC
961069
Based in
Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

R&ck Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3976848
MC
1487757
Based in
Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Tws Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4156387
MC
1596530
Based in
Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Syga Transport Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4337559
MC
1694350
Based in
Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 50 movers in Frankfort

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pembroke Pines to Frankfort?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,830 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,090 for a one-bedroom, $4,580 to $6,820 for a two-bedroom, $7,330 to $10,910 for a three-bedroom and $10,080 to $15,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Frankfort from Pembroke Pines?

About 1,041 road miles (882 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 39 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 Kentucky 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 Pembroke Pines to Frankfort?

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 Pembroke Pines–Frankfort corridor.