Rockville, MD → Key West, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,226 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,490–$8,170, delivery in 3–7 days, 526 carriers on the Rockville side and 7 in Key West.
The route from Rockville, MD to Key West, FL covers roughly 1,226 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $5,490 to $8,170 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 50 min.
On the Rockville side there are 526 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (327 of them authorized for interstate work), and 7 around Key West (2 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 Key West.
Rockville has a population of about 68,000 and Key West about 25,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,947 and 4,723 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. 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 | $2,200 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,300 | $4,020 | $4,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,490 | $6,700 | $8,170 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,790 | $10,720 | $13,080 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,090 | $14,740 | $17,980 |
$1,710–$2,410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,110–$3,110
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,490–$8,170
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: Moyer & Sons INC
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Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC
Legal name: Arnolds Auto And Marine Repair INC
Legal name: Box And Go
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,200 to $3,270 for a studio, $3,300 to $4,900 for a one-bedroom, $5,490 to $8,170 for a two-bedroom, $8,790 to $13,080 for a three-bedroom and $12,090 to $17,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,226 road miles (1,039 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 50 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 Maryland 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 $1,710 to $2,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,110. 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 Rockville–Key West corridor.