Philadelphia, PA → Davie, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,188 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,140–$7,650, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,658 carriers on the Philadelphia side and 1,589 in Davie.
Davie sits about 1,188 miles south of Philadelphia, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania to Florida 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 $5,140 to $7,650 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 21 h 11 min.
On the Philadelphia side there are 1,658 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,138 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,589 around Davie (600 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 Davie.
Philadelphia has a population of about 1.6 million and Davie about 110,851. Philadelphia is considerably denser (11,933 people per square mile versus 3,028), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,060 | $2,510 | $3,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,080 | $3,760 | $4,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,140 | $6,270 | $7,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,220 | $10,030 | $12,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,310 | $13,790 | $16,820 |
$1,670–$2,360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,080–$3,060
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,140–$7,650
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.
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Legal name: Blue Dolphin Transport INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,060 to $3,060 for a studio, $3,080 to $4,590 for a one-bedroom, $5,140 to $7,650 for a two-bedroom, $8,220 to $12,240 for a three-bedroom and $11,310 to $16,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,188 road miles (1,007 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 11 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into Florida 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,670 to $2,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,060. 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.
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 Philadelphia–Davie corridor.