Rochester, MN → West Palm Beach, FL · Cross-country move
About 1,626 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,210–$9,240, delivery in 5–10 days, 116 carriers on the Rochester side and 446 in West Palm Beach.
West Palm Beach sits about 1,626 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 $6,210 to $9,240 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 28 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 446 around West Palm Beach (162 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 West Palm Beach.
Rochester has a population of about 124,292 and West Palm Beach about 127,189. The two cities have comparable density (2,187 and 2,182 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $2,490 | $3,030 | $3,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,730 | $4,550 | $5,550 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,210 | $7,580 | $9,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,940 | $12,120 | $14,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,670 | $16,670 | $20,340 |
$2,270–$3,210
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,470–$3,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,210–$9,240
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: Circuit Transit INC
Legal name: Sfakia LLC
Legal name: Safebound Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jcal Holdings LLC
Legal name: Zip Transport & Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,490 to $3,700 for a studio, $3,730 to $5,550 for a one-bedroom, $6,210 to $9,240 for a two-bedroom, $9,940 to $14,790 for a three-bedroom and $13,670 to $20,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,626 road miles (1,378 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 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 $2,270 to $3,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,470 to $3,630. 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–West Palm Beach corridor.