St. Paul, MN → Fort Lauderdale, FL · Cross-country move
About 1,753 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,420–$9,550, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,099 carriers on the St. Paul side and 1,841 in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale sits about 1,753 miles southeast of St. Paul, 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 $6,420 to $9,550 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 30 hours (4 driving days).
On the St. Paul side there are 1,099 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (499 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,841 around Fort Lauderdale (706 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 Fort Lauderdale.
St. Paul has a population of about 306,684 and Fort Lauderdale about 188,677. The two cities have comparable density (5,991 and 5,282 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 | $2,570 | $3,130 | $3,820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,850 | $4,700 | $5,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,420 | $7,830 | $9,550 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,270 | $12,520 | $15,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,120 | $17,220 | $21,010 |
$2,400–$3,390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,580–$3,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,420–$9,550
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,570 to $3,820 for a studio, $3,850 to $5,730 for a one-bedroom, $6,420 to $9,550 for a two-bedroom, $10,270 to $15,280 for a three-bedroom and $14,120 to $21,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,753 road miles (1,485 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 $2,400 to $3,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,580 to $3,800. 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 St. Paul–Fort Lauderdale corridor.