Rochester, MN → Pembroke Pines, FL · Cross-country move
About 1,672 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,290–$9,360, delivery in 5–10 days, 116 carriers on the Rochester side and 2,479 in Pembroke Pines.
Pembroke Pines sits about 1,672 miles southeast of Rochester, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota 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 $6,290 to $9,360 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).
On the Rochester side there are 116 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (72 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,479 around Pembroke Pines (829 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 Pembroke Pines.
Rochester has a population of about 124,292 and Pembroke Pines about 176,714. Pembroke Pines is the denser city (5,235 people per square mile versus 2,187 in Rochester), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $2,520 | $3,070 | $3,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,770 | $4,600 | $5,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,290 | $7,670 | $9,360 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,060 | $12,270 | $14,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,830 | $16,870 | $20,580 |
$2,320–$3,270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,510–$3,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,290–$9,360
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.
Legal name: Bennett Moving LLC
Legal name: Mesenburg Enterprises INC
Legal name: Channel One INC
Legal name: Dade Paper & Bag LLC
Legal name: A J T Trucking INC
Legal name: Mak Logistics LLC
Legal name: North American Transport Services LLC
Legal name: Blue Dolphin Transport INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,520 to $3,740 for a studio, $3,770 to $5,610 for a one-bedroom, $6,290 to $9,360 for a two-bedroom, $10,060 to $14,970 for a three-bedroom and $13,830 to $20,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,672 road miles (1,417 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Minnesota 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 $2,320 to $3,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,510 to $3,690. 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 Rochester–Pembroke Pines corridor.