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Cape Coral, FL

Surprise, AZ → Cape Coral, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Surprise to Cape Coral

About 2,213 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,130–$10,610, delivery in 7–14 days, 435 carriers on the Surprise side and 331 in Cape Coral.

  • 2,213 miroad distance
  • 38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,130–$10,6102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,213 miles (1,876 straight-line)
Drive time
38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
435 (213 interstate)
Movers at destination
331 (97 interstate)

Reverse: Cape Coral → Surprise

The route from Surprise, AZ to Cape Coral, FL covers roughly 2,213 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,130 to $10,610 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 38 hours (5 driving days).

On the Surprise side there are 435 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (213 of them authorized for interstate work), and 331 around Cape Coral (97 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 Cape Coral.

Surprise has a population of about 175,304 and Cape Coral about 236,264. Cape Coral is the denser city (1,830 people per square mile versus 1,298 in Surprise), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Surprise to Cape Coral

Full-service estimate for 2,213 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,850 $3,480 $4,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,280 $5,220 $6,360
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,130 $8,690 $10,610
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,410 $13,910 $16,970
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,680 $19,120 $23,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,020–$4,270

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

Portable container

$3,000–$4,400

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

Full-service mover

$7,130–$10,610

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 Surprise (origin)

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1580995
MC
687455
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arizona Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1440220
MC
544203
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (602) 800-8001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ctx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ctx LLC

USDOT
3510559
MC
1161846
Based in
Peoria, AZ 85382 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (602) 451-2737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Farmers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3553372
MC
1190836
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 777-0226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kb1 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1772440
MC
647173
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (623) 694-3563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Profi Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1747913
MC
639931
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (623) 229-6106 Route Verify on FMCSA

Copperstate Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2132766
MC
795339
Based in
Goodyear, AZ 85395 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (623) 205-9910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guazzo Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2798835
MC
938349
Based in
Wittmann, AZ 85361 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (623) 326-2828 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 435 movers in Surprise

Near Cape Coral (destination)

FL Go And FL Go Freight

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gfa Rail Services INC

USDOT
955503
MC
812797
Based in
Ft Myers, FL 33916 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (239) 275-6060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Et Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1127455
MC
460699
Based in
North Fort Myers, FL 33903 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (305) 395-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coyote Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1965933
MC
718415
Based in
Cape Coral, FL 33993 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (239) 340-9202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chhj FL Fort Myers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4497104
MC
1778548
Based in
Fort Myers, FL 33901 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (727) 486-0888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truckens Ways LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3168656
MC
116482
Based in
Fort Myers, FL 33908 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (888) 541-5759 Route Verify on FMCSA

Novel Tranz INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2291429
MC
782483
Based in
Cape Coral, FL 33990 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (479) 439-9799 Route Verify on FMCSA

Next Level Trucking And Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3583538
MC
1211293
Based in
Cape Coral, FL 33909 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (718) 915-5847 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prosmart Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4320572
MC
1685669
Based in
Cape Coral, FL 33909 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (786) 282-2703 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 331 movers in Cape Coral

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Surprise to Cape Coral?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,850 to $4,240 for a studio, $4,280 to $6,360 for a one-bedroom, $7,130 to $10,610 for a two-bedroom, $11,410 to $16,970 for a three-bedroom and $15,680 to $23,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cape Coral from Surprise?

About 2,213 road miles (1,876 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arizona 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 Surprise to Cape Coral?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,020 to $4,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,000 to $4,400. 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 Surprise–Cape Coral corridor.