State College, PA → Hollywood, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,213 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,200–$7,740, delivery in 3–7 days, 104 carriers on the State College side and 2,315 in Hollywood.
The route from State College, PA to Hollywood, FL covers roughly 1,213 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 $5,200 to $7,740 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 37 min.
On the State College side there are 104 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (47 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,315 around Hollywood (807 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 Hollywood.
State College has a population of about 40,000 and Hollywood about 157,019. State College is considerably denser (8,847 people per square mile versus 5,607), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 | $2,080 | $2,540 | $3,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,120 | $3,810 | $4,640 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,200 | $6,340 | $7,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,320 | $10,150 | $12,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,450 | $13,960 | $17,030 |
$1,700–$2,390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,100–$3,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,200–$7,740
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: Trotting Fox LLC
Legal name: David R Kerstetter
Legal name: Philip D McNeal Jr
Legal name: North American Transport Services LLC
Legal name: Blue Dolphin Transport INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,080 to $3,100 for a studio, $3,120 to $4,640 for a one-bedroom, $5,200 to $7,740 for a two-bedroom, $8,320 to $12,380 for a three-bedroom and $11,450 to $17,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,213 road miles (1,028 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 37 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 Pennsylvania 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 $1,700 to $2,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,090. 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 State College–Hollywood corridor.