Port Angeles, WA → Panama City, FL · Cross-country move
About 2,761 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,520–$12,680, delivery in 7–14 days, 11 carriers on the Port Angeles side and 56 in Panama City.
Moving from Port Angeles to Panama City is a cross-country move of roughly 2,761 road miles, heading east from Washington to 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 $8,520 to $12,680 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 48 hours (6 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 56 around Panama City (23 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 Panama City.
Port Angeles has a population of about 20,000 and Panama City about 36,000. Port Angeles is considerably denser (1,864 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. 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 | $3,410 | $4,160 | $5,070 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,110 | $6,230 | $7,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,520 | $10,390 | $12,680 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,630 | $16,630 | $20,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,750 | $22,860 | $27,890 |
$3,890–$5,490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,480–$5,120
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,520–$12,680
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Port Angeles, WA → Panama City, FL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $3,410 to $5,070 for a studio, $5,110 to $7,610 for a one-bedroom, $8,520 to $12,680 for a two-bedroom, $13,630 to $20,280 for a three-bedroom and $18,750 to $27,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,761 road miles (2,340 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 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 $3,890 to $5,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,480 to $5,120. 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–Panama City corridor.