Toledo, OH → Lakeland, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Toledo to Lakeland

About 1,115 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,830–$7,190, delivery in 3–7 days, 172 carriers on the Toledo side and 509 in Lakeland.

1,115 miroad distance
19 h 55 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,830–$7,1902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Toledo, Ohio
To: Lakeland, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,115 miles (945 straight-line)
Drive time: 19 h 55 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 172 (117 interstate)
Movers at destination: 509 (177 interstate)

Reverse: Lakeland → Toledo

Moving from Toledo to Lakeland is a long-distance move of roughly 1,115 road miles, heading south from Ohio to Florida.

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 $4,830 to $7,190 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 55 min.

On the Toledo side there are 172 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (117 of them authorized for interstate work), and 509 around Lakeland (177 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 Lakeland.

Toledo has a population of about 263,423 and Lakeland about 125,520. Toledo is considerably denser (3,365 people per square mile versus 1,702), 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 Toledo to Lakeland

Full-service estimate for 1,115 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,930	$2,360	$2,880
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,900	$3,540	$4,320
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,830	$5,900	$7,190
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,740	$9,430	$11,510
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,640	$12,970	$15,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,600–$2,250

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

Portable container

$2,020–$2,960

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

Full-service mover

$4,830–$7,190

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Toledo (origin)

Bolt Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 952587
MC: 408074
Based in: Toledo, OH 43617 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 228 trucks, 218 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (866) 873-2658 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tkx Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Thyssenkrupp Logistics INC

USDOT: 753826
MC: 341068
Based in: Northwood, OH 43619 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 122 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (419) 662-1810 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mvm Moving & Storage Reliable Moving And Storage, Changing P

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maumee Valley Movers INC

USDOT: 1444491
MC: 545936
Based in: Toledo, OH 43615 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (419) 478-6979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Expeditus Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2345004
MC: 802331
Based in: Toledo, OH 43617 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 92 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Route Verify on FMCSA

Henry W Bergman INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1228154
Based in: Genoa, OH 43430 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (419) 855-4757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vance Property Management LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2170594
MC: 795261
Based in: Toledo, OH 43615 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 21 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (419) 720-5811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ayar Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3307705
MC: 1050168
Based in: Toledo, OH 43606 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (518) 807-6652 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seagate Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 287264
MC: 190156
Based in: Perrysburg, OH 43551 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (419) 666-9919 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 172 movers in Toledo

Near Lakeland (destination)

Publix

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Publix Super Markets INC

USDOT: 439262
MC: 1576808
Based in: Lakeland, FL 33815 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 945 trucks, 1,720 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (863) 688-1188 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saddle Creek Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1196553
MC: 470192
Based in: Lakeland, FL 33801 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 409 trucks, 535 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (863) 241-3533 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southeast Independent Delivery Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Se Independent Delivery Services INC

USDOT: 842212
MC: 370980
Based in: Lakeland, FL 33811 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 748 trucks, 950 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (863) 616-6060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mega Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2582238
MC: 904298
Based in: Auburndale, FL 33823 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 550 trucks, 275 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (786) 345-7841 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & S Wholesale Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1338655
MC: 525824
Based in: Plant City, FL 33566 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 388 trucks, 401 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (904) 545-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Phoenix Logistics & Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3348075
MC: 1069873
Based in: Lakeland, FL 33801 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 257 trucks, 243 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (305) 691-3535 Route Verify on FMCSA

Exxact Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Exxact Transport INC

USDOT: 612401
MC: 277158
Based in: Lakeland, FL 33801 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 91 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (863) 682-4101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Star Transportation Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 549928
MC: 153627
Based in: Plant City, FL 33563 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (813) 659-1002 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 509 movers in Lakeland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Toledo to Lakeland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,930 to $2,880 for a studio, $2,900 to $4,320 for a one-bedroom, $4,830 to $7,190 for a two-bedroom, $7,740 to $11,510 for a three-bedroom and $10,640 to $15,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lakeland from Toledo?

About 1,115 road miles (945 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 55 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 Ohio 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 Toledo to Lakeland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,600 to $2,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,960. 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 Toledo–Lakeland corridor.