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

Movers from Valdosta to Tampa

About 242 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,450–$3,650, delivery in 1–2 days, 130 carriers on the Valdosta side and 1,059 in Tampa.

  • 242 miroad distance
  • 4 h 52 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,450–$3,6502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 242 miles (205 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 52 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
130 (77 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,059 (368 interstate)

Reverse: Tampa → Valdosta

The route from Valdosta, GA to Tampa, FL covers roughly 242 miles by road, a south-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 $2,450 to $3,650 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 52 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 1,059 around Tampa (368 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 Tampa.

Valdosta has a population of about 56,000 and Tampa about 413,554. Tampa is the denser city (3,377 people per square mile versus 1,539 in Valdosta), 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 Valdosta to Tampa

Full-service estimate for 242 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,230 $1,500 $1,830
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,470 $1,790 $2,190
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,450 $2,990 $3,650
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,920 $4,780 $5,840
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,390 $6,580 $8,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$400–$560

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

Portable container

$1,240–$1,820

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

Full-service mover

$2,450–$3,650

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 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 Tampa (destination)

Pods

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC

USDOT
1397252
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (727) 509-6895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Countrywide Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Countrywide Trucking Corp

USDOT
1073995
MC
447175
Based in
Tampa, FL 33610 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
154 trucks, 300 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (813) 944-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ltl

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lightning Transport And Logistics LLC

USDOT
2519126
MC
885234
Based in
Tampa, FL 33602 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 212 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (813) 444-5144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smith-Cargo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
929285
MC
400706
Based in
Riverview, FL 33578 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (954) 718-5766 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mtc Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2979890
MC
15958
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33759 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (727) 202-9293 Route Verify on FMCSA

First Class Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
944759
MC
405647
Based in
Tampa, FL 33619 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (813) 889-0308 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keynnect Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2845444
MC
717403
Based in
Tampa, FL 33609 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (813) 900-9758 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xpoint Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4336828
MC
1693955
Based in
Tampa, FL 33612 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (813) 291-8758 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,059 movers in Tampa

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,470 to $2,190 for a one-bedroom, $2,450 to $3,650 for a two-bedroom, $3,920 to $5,840 for a three-bedroom and $5,390 to $8,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Tampa from Valdosta?

About 242 road miles (205 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 52 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Tampa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $400 to $560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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–Tampa corridor.