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Sterling Heights, MI → Daytona Beach, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Sterling Heights to Daytona Beach

About 1,099 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,840–$7,210, delivery in 3–7 days, 754 carriers on the Sterling Heights side and 88 in Daytona Beach.

  • 1,099 miroad distance
  • 19 h 39 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,840–$7,2102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,099 miles (931 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 39 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
754 (308 interstate)
Movers at destination
88 (41 interstate)

Reverse: Daytona Beach → Sterling Heights

The route from Sterling Heights, MI to Daytona Beach, FL covers roughly 1,099 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 $4,840 to $7,210 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 19 h 39 min.

On the Sterling Heights side there are 754 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (308 of them authorized for interstate work), and 88 around Daytona Beach (41 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 Daytona Beach.

Sterling Heights has a population of about 133,931 and Daytona Beach about 75,000. Sterling Heights is considerably denser (3,691 people per square mile versus 1,078), 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.

Cost of moving from Sterling Heights to Daytona Beach

Full-service estimate for 1,099 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,940 $2,360 $2,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,910 $3,540 $4,320
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,840 $5,910 $7,210
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,750 $9,450 $11,530
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,660 $13,000 $15,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,580–$2,230

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,000–$2,940

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,840–$7,210

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Sterling Heights (origin)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Priority Waste LLC

USDOT
3097519
Based in
Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (586) 228-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC

USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (800) 233-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (586) 343-8680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465324
MC
852043
Based in
Harrison Township, MI 48045 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (810) 533-8989 Route Verify on FMCSA

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1556061
MC
578193
Based in
Warren, MI 48091 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (866) 943-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1339068
MC
515593
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (586) 775-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mra

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mobility Resource Associates INC

USDOT
896198
MC
196605
Based in
Madison Heights, MI 48071 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (248) 629-2929 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

Near Daytona Beach (destination)

Two Men And A Truck Volusia County

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sj Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
1453634
MC
549276
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (386) 255-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wrws LLC

USDOT
4517846
MC
1800787
Based in
South Daytona, FL 32119 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (386) 200-5230 Route Verify on FMCSA

Never Miss A Spot Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9545444
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (386) 346-5691 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ivey Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ivey Trans LLC

USDOT
3675946
MC
1276548
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32115 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (386) 451-3980 Verify on FMCSA

Azani Logistics Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4530827
MC
1796525
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32117 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (386) 248-7264 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trimark Leasing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4531289
MC
1796786
Based in
Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (480) 274-2756 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harrell Specialized Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9970632
MC
92348666
Based in
Deland, FL 32724 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (386) 717-4412 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grade A Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Essential Moving Experts LLC

USDOT
3710980
MC
1302386
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (305) 602-8369 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 88 movers in Daytona Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sterling Heights to Daytona Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,940 to $2,880 for a studio, $2,910 to $4,320 for a one-bedroom, $4,840 to $7,210 for a two-bedroom, $7,750 to $11,530 for a three-bedroom and $10,660 to $15,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Daytona Beach from Sterling Heights?

About 1,099 road miles (931 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 39 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Michigan 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Sterling Heights to Daytona Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,580 to $2,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,940. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Sterling Heights–Daytona Beach corridor.