Port Angeles, WA → Fort Lauderdale, FL · Cross-country move
About 3,275 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,400–$13,990, delivery in 7–14 days, 11 carriers on the Port Angeles side and 1,841 in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale sits about 3,275 miles east of Port Angeles, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to Florida that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $9,400 to $13,990 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 57 hours (7 driving days).
On the Port Angeles side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,841 around Fort Lauderdale (706 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 Fort Lauderdale.
Port Angeles has a population of about 20,000 and Fort Lauderdale about 188,677. Fort Lauderdale is the denser city (5,282 people per square mile versus 1,864 in Port Angeles), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,760 | $4,590 | $5,590 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,640 | $6,880 | $8,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,400 | $11,470 | $13,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,040 | $18,340 | $22,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,680 | $25,220 | $30,770 |
$4,570–$6,440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,940–$5,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,400–$13,990
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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,760 to $5,590 for a studio, $5,640 to $8,390 for a one-bedroom, $9,400 to $13,990 for a two-bedroom, $15,040 to $22,380 for a three-bedroom and $20,680 to $30,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,275 road miles (2,775 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 57 hours (7 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Washington 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 $4,570 to $6,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,940 to $5,800. 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 Port Angeles–Fort Lauderdale corridor.