Valdosta, GA → Melbourne, FL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Valdosta to Melbourne

About 290 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,620–$3,910, delivery in 1–3 days, 130 carriers on the Valdosta side and 110 in Melbourne.

290 miroad distance
5 h 42 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,620–$3,9102-bedroom estimate

Photo: Excel23, Michael Seeley from Melbourne, FL, United States · CC BY 2.0

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Route summary

From: Valdosta, Georgia
To: Melbourne, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 290 miles (246 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 42 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 130 (77 interstate)
Movers at destination: 110 (44 interstate)

Reverse: Melbourne → Valdosta

The route from Valdosta, GA to Melbourne, FL covers roughly 290 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,620 to $3,910 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 42 min.

On the Valdosta side there are 130 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 of them authorized for interstate work), and 110 around Melbourne (44 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 Melbourne.

Valdosta has a population of about 56,000 and Melbourne about 86,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,539 and 1,916 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Valdosta to Melbourne

Full-service estimate for 290 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,230	$1,500	$1,830
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,570	$1,920	$2,340
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,620	$3,200	$3,910
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,200	$5,120	$6,250
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,770	$7,040	$8,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$450–$630

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

Portable container

$1,280–$1,880

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

Full-service mover

$2,620–$3,910

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Valdosta (origin)

Outsource Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 997480
MC: 422306
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (229) 249-9026 Route Verify on FMCSA

T M Shipping INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 242366
MC: 172668
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (229) 671-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Sanders Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3332009
MC: 1356136
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (307) 533-7254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servpro Of Valdosta

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Swga Catastrophe Response Specialists LLC

USDOT: 3292158
MC: 1042696
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (229) 506-8247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ortlieb Moving And Storage Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ortlieb Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT: 29630
MC: 129388
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (229) 242-6468 Route Verify on FMCSA

Core Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3528247
MC: 1173649
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (229) 466-1030 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Henry Freight Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2352886
MC: 805637
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (678) 764-6623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trailway Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2986479
MC: 94475
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (678) 934-2432 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 130 movers in Valdosta

Near Melbourne (destination)

Advance Sorensen Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4055942
MC: 1537994
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32935 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (516) 396-7650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Brevard INC

USDOT: 3599867
MC: 1222354
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32934 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (321) 348-4739 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ocasio Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pro Protection INC

USDOT: 3705921
MC: 1298651
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32908 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 496-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Msr Trucking USA INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 845056
MC: 373614
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32934 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (954) 398-3477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Untouchable Express Cargo Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4071316
MC: 1546792
Based in: Indialantic, FL 32903 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (786) 547-9335 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haulways Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4412209
MC: 1733425
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32907 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (321) 704-5679 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Team Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Top Team Hauling LLC

USDOT: 3703749
MC: 1648727
Based in: Melbourne, FL 32940 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (321) 872-7238 Route Verify on FMCSA

Raymond Bhalai

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Raymond Oneil Bhalai

USDOT: 1912627
MC: 694311
Based in: Palm Bay, FL 32908 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (954) 662-4864 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 110 movers in Melbourne

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Valdosta to Melbourne?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,570 to $2,340 for a one-bedroom, $2,620 to $3,910 for a two-bedroom, $4,200 to $6,250 for a three-bedroom and $5,770 to $8,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Melbourne from Valdosta?

About 290 road miles (246 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 42 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Georgia 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 Valdosta to Melbourne?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,880. 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 Valdosta–Melbourne corridor.