Wasilla, AK → Lakeland, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Wasilla to Lakeland

About 4,480 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,730–$17,450, delivery in 7–14 days, 49 carriers on the Wasilla side and 509 in Lakeland.

4,480 miroad distance
77 hours (9 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$11,730–$17,4502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Wasilla, Alaska
To: Lakeland, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 4,480 miles (3,797 straight-line)
Drive time: 77 hours (9 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 49 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination: 509 (177 interstate)

Reverse: Lakeland → Wasilla

Lakeland sits about 4,480 miles east of Wasilla, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alaska to Florida that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $11,730 to $17,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 77 hours (9 driving days).

On the Wasilla side there are 49 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 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.

Wasilla has a population of about 11,000 and Lakeland about 125,520. Lakeland is the denser city (1,702 people per square mile versus 730 in Wasilla), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Wasilla to Lakeland

Full-service estimate for 4,480 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,690	$5,720	$6,980
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,040	$8,580	$10,470
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$11,730	$14,300	$17,450
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$18,770	$22,890	$27,920
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$25,800	$31,470	$38,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,100–$8,620

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

Portable container

$5,020–$7,380

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

Full-service mover

$11,730–$17,450

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Wasilla (origin)

Wolverine Supply INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1655110
MC: 1792360
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 671-7247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Towing And Recovery

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Ace Towing

USDOT: 1715813
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 841-5401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steel Creek Services

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3514154
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (907) 230-5893 Route Verify on FMCSA

Patriot Logistics Ak LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4288655
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (907) 414-3222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fubar Equipment LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1633017
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 376-7834 Route Verify on FMCSA

Structure Relocation

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Johns General Contracting INC

USDOT: 1640866
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 746-8895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alaska Transportation Equipment Services

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2445510
MC: 843873
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (907) 903-7563 Route Verify on FMCSA

C C Enterprises

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Charles Conrad

USDOT: 1104976
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (907) 376-7008 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 49 movers in Wasilla

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 Wasilla to Lakeland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,690 to $6,980 for a studio, $7,040 to $10,470 for a one-bedroom, $11,730 to $17,450 for a two-bedroom, $18,770 to $27,920 for a three-bedroom and $25,800 to $38,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lakeland from Wasilla?

About 4,480 road miles (3,797 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 77 hours (9 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alaska 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 Wasilla to Lakeland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,100 to $8,620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,020 to $7,380. 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 Wasilla–Lakeland corridor.