Pembroke Pines, FL → Panama City, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Pembroke Pines to Panama City

About 511 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,480–$5,170, delivery in 2–5 days, 2,479 carriers on the Pembroke Pines side and 56 in Panama City.

511 miroad distance
9 h 31 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,480–$5,1702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Pembroke Pines, Florida
To: Panama City, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 511 miles (433 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 31 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: In-state (Florida)
Movers at origin: 2,479 (829 interstate)
Movers at destination: 56 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Panama City → Pembroke Pines

Moving from Pembroke Pines to Panama City is a long-distance move of roughly 511 road miles, heading northwest within Florida.

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 $3,480 to $5,170 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 9 h 31 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 56 around Panama City (23 interstate). For an in-state 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 Panama City.

Pembroke Pines has a population of about 176,714 and Panama City about 36,000. Pembroke Pines is considerably denser (5,235 people per square mile versus 930), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Pembroke Pines to Panama City

Full-service estimate for 511 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,390	$1,700	$2,070
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,090	$2,540	$3,100
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,480	$4,240	$5,170
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,560	$6,790	$8,280
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,650	$9,330	$11,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$820–$1,160

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

Portable container

$1,480–$2,170

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

Full-service mover

$3,480–$5,170

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

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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

Call (305) 780-2146 Route Verify on FMCSA

Imperial Brady

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dade Paper & Bag LLC

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

Call (305) 805-2600 Route Verify on FMCSA

M C I Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: A J T Trucking INC

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

Route Verify on FMCSA

Mci Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mak Logistics LLC

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

Call (305) 688-6622 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Transport Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North American Transport Services LLC

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

Call (305) 455-1150 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (832) 904-0352 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (954) 243-4597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Expedited Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Blue Dolphin Transport INC

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

Call (786) 563-4111 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,479 movers in Pembroke Pines

Near Panama City (destination)

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

Tips for this move

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.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pembroke Pines to Panama City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,390 to $2,070 for a studio, $2,090 to $3,100 for a one-bedroom, $3,480 to $5,170 for a two-bedroom, $5,560 to $8,280 for a three-bedroom and $7,650 to $11,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Panama City from Pembroke Pines?

About 511 road miles (433 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 31 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Pembroke Pines and Panama City are in Florida, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Pembroke Pines to Panama City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $820 to $1,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,480 to $2,170. 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–Panama City corridor.