Sarasota, FL → Port Angeles, WA · Cross-country move
About 3,082 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,070–$13,500, delivery in 7–14 days, 194 carriers on the Sarasota side and 11 in Port Angeles.
Moving from Sarasota to Port Angeles is a cross-country move of roughly 3,082 road miles, heading northwest from Florida to Washington.
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 $9,070 to $13,500 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 53 hours (6 driving days).
On the Sarasota side there are 194 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 of them authorized for interstate work), and 11 around Port Angeles (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 Port Angeles.
Sarasota has a population of about 57,000 and Port Angeles about 20,000. Sarasota is considerably denser (3,730 people per square mile versus 1,864), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Washington is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,630 | $4,420 | $5,400 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,440 | $6,640 | $8,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,070 | $11,060 | $13,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,510 | $17,700 | $21,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,960 | $24,340 | $29,690 |
$4,220–$5,950
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,770–$5,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,070–$13,500
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Sarasota, FL → Port Angeles, WA. 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.
Legal name: Bekins A-1 Movers INC
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Legal name: Sunshine Movers Of Sarasota LLC
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Legal name: Glavin Moving Company
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,630 to $5,400 for a studio, $5,440 to $8,100 for a one-bedroom, $9,070 to $13,500 for a two-bedroom, $14,510 to $21,590 for a three-bedroom and $19,960 to $29,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,082 road miles (2,612 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 Florida into Washington 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 $4,220 to $5,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,770 to $5,550. 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 Sarasota–Port Angeles corridor.