Memphis, TN

The Villages, FL → Memphis, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from The Villages to Memphis

About 748 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,940–$5,860, delivery in 2–5 days, 240 carriers on the The Villages side and 534 in Memphis.

  • 748 miroad distance
  • 13 h 36 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,940–$5,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 748 miles (634 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 36 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
240 (91 interstate)
Movers at destination
534 (397 interstate)

Reverse: Memphis → The Villages

Moving from The Villages to Memphis is a long-distance move of roughly 748 road miles, heading northwest from Florida to Tennessee.

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 $3,940 to $5,860 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 36 min.

On the The Villages side there are 240 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 534 around Memphis (397 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 Memphis.

The Villages has a population of about 85,000 and Memphis about 609,647. The two cities have comparable density (2,422 and 2,132 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from The Villages to Memphis

Full-service estimate for 748 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,580 $1,920 $2,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,360 $2,880 $3,520
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,940 $4,800 $5,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,300 $7,680 $9,370
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,660 $10,560 $12,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,070–$1,510

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

Portable container

$1,690–$2,480

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

Full-service mover

$3,940–$5,860

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 The Villages (origin)

Edos & Sons Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4581369
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5,450 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Quality Moving Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544769
MC
9962
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Justo E Gonzalez

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2453857
MC
877088
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Strictly Business Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1954847
MC
694166
Based in
Wildwood, FL 34785 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

The Transporter Firm LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3610741
MC
1444640
Based in
Summerfield, FL 34491 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Here To There Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3794613
MC
1363449
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

G A Snap Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3270292
MC
1032289
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Sutherland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2017545
MC
1452714
Based in
The Villages, FL 32163 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 240 movers in The Villages

Near Memphis (destination)

Jit-Ex

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
974027
MC
415618
Based in
Memphis, TN 38116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
277 trucks, 340 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Empire Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
253615
MC
179963
Based in
Memphis, TN 38116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Cooper Air Freight Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
182466
MC
148364
Based in
Memphis, TN 38106 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cn Transportation Limited

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1627098
MC
600399
Based in
Memphis, TN 38109 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Graham Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
744970
MC
382262
Based in
Nesbit, MS 38651 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Dynavia Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4241252
MC
1642490
Based in
Memphis, TN 38109 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Nale Logistics & Expedite LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2286796
MC
781041
Based in
Memphis, TN 38118 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Mid South Food Bank

Interstate carrier
USDOT
505050
Based in
Memphis, TN 38116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

All 534 movers in Memphis

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from The Villages to Memphis?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,580 to $2,340 for a studio, $2,360 to $3,520 for a one-bedroom, $3,940 to $5,860 for a two-bedroom, $6,300 to $9,370 for a three-bedroom and $8,660 to $12,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Memphis from The Villages?

About 748 road miles (634 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 36 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Tennessee 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 The Villages to Memphis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,070 to $1,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,480. 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 The Villages–Memphis corridor.