Tallahassee, FL → Newport, RI · Long-distance move

Movers from Tallahassee to Newport

About 1,237 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,470–$8,140, delivery in 3–7 days, 121 carriers on the Tallahassee side and 30 in Newport.

1,237 miroad distance
22 h 2 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,470–$8,1402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Tallahassee, Florida
To: Newport, Rhode Island
Road distance: ≈ 1,237 miles (1,048 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 2 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 121 (55 interstate)
Movers at destination: 30 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Newport → Tallahassee

The route from Tallahassee, FL to Newport, RI covers roughly 1,237 miles by road, a northeast-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 $5,470 to $8,140 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 22 h 2 min.

On the Tallahassee side there are 121 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (55 of them authorized for interstate work), and 30 around Newport (17 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 Newport.

Tallahassee has a population of about 204,902 and Newport about 25,000. Newport is the denser city (3,287 people per square mile versus 1,944 in Tallahassee), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Rhode Island does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Tallahassee to Newport

Full-service estimate for 1,237 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,190	$2,670	$3,260
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,280	$4,000	$4,880
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,470	$6,670	$8,140
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,750	$10,680	$13,020
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,040	$14,680	$17,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,720–$2,430

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

Portable container

$2,120–$3,120

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

Full-service mover

$5,470–$8,140

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 Tallahassee (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Moving LLC

USDOT: 2273291
MC: 778416
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32305 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (850) 224-2232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amwat Moving & Warehousing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Residential & Commercial Transport Company LLC

USDOT: 1377633
MC: 525791
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32305 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (850) 877-7131 Route Verify on FMCSA

Csc Delivery LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3705158
Based in: Havana, FL 32333 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (850) 716-0799 Route Verify on FMCSA

Halls Air Freight & Delivery Division Of Economy Moving And

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Economy Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT: 1404871
MC: 707110
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32304 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (850) 562-9456 Route Verify on FMCSA

Simmons Amerimove

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Simmons Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 1943394
MC: 928422
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32305 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (850) 656-7100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go Mini'Smike'S Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mike'S Moving INC

USDOT: 799596
MC: 362974
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32304 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (850) 545-3737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Motivated Truckers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3456636
MC: 1126964
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32303 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (813) 817-2717 Route Verify on FMCSA

One4all Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4091653
MC: 1558869
Based in: Tallahassee, FL 32303 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (850) 694-3002 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 121 movers in Tallahassee

Near Newport (destination)

Rhody Transportation & Warehousing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 50625
MC: 120639
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (401) 294-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bill'S Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert A Lantz

USDOT: 769983
MC: 345529
Based in: Tiverton, RI 02878 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (401) 683-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easy Does It Moving And More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Easy Does It LLC

USDOT: 4389952
MC: 1722009
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (401) 545-6078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Ahead Ri

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Streamline LLC

USDOT: 3693175
MC: 1729361
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (401) 595-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mercado Exchange LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3982254
MC: 1491310
Based in: Middletown, RI 02842 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (508) 395-4588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Eldridge

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1792318
MC: 846702
Based in: Wakefield, RI 02879 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaside Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael P Mellar

USDOT: 369398
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (401) 789-2314 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mgm Moving & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC

USDOT: 1167091
MC: 470414
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (401) 722-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 30 movers in Newport

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Newport if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tallahassee to Newport?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,260 for a studio, $3,280 to $4,880 for a one-bedroom, $5,470 to $8,140 for a two-bedroom, $8,750 to $13,020 for a three-bedroom and $12,040 to $17,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport from Tallahassee?

About 1,237 road miles (1,048 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 2 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 Florida into Rhode Island 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 Tallahassee to Newport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,720 to $2,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,120 to $3,120. 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 Tallahassee–Newport corridor.