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West Palm Beach, FL → Auburn, AL · Long-distance move

Movers from West Palm Beach to Auburn

About 611 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,510–$5,220, delivery in 2–5 days, 446 carriers on the West Palm Beach side and 77 in Auburn.

  • 611 miroad distance
  • 11 h 14 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,510–$5,2202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 611 miles (517 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 14 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
446 (162 interstate)
Movers at destination
77 (40 interstate)

Reverse: Auburn → West Palm Beach

The route from West Palm Beach, FL to Auburn, AL covers roughly 611 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,510 to $5,220 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 11 h 14 min.

On the West Palm Beach side there are 446 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (162 of them authorized for interstate work), and 77 around Auburn (40 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 Auburn.

West Palm Beach has a population of about 127,189 and Auburn about 80,000. West Palm Beach is considerably denser (2,182 people per square mile versus 1,219), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Alabama does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from West Palm Beach to Auburn

Full-service estimate for 611 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,710 $2,090
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,110 $2,570 $3,130
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,510 $4,280 $5,220
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,620 $6,850 $8,360
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,730 $9,420 $11,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$930–$1,310

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

Portable container

$1,570–$2,300

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

Full-service mover

$3,510–$5,220

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

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Distance is pre-filled for West Palm Beach, FL → Auburn, AL. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 West Palm Beach (origin)

Cheney Brothers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
41648
MC
895890
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
753 trucks, 975 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (561) 845-4721 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circuit

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Circuit Transit INC

USDOT
3562459
MC
1485340
Based in
West Palm Bch, FL 33401 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
192 trucks, 318 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (646) 504-3733 Route Verify on FMCSA

Good Greek Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sfakia LLC

USDOT
2562486
MC
894264
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (561) 683-1313 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safebound Moving Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Safebound Logistics LLC

USDOT
2900155
MC
975408
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (561) 510-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excelsior Wpb LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3313823
MC
1054919
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (561) 512-6018 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jcal Holdings LLC

USDOT
2071964
MC
14116
Based in
Lake Worth, FL 33461 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (561) 687-5005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of The Palm Beaches LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2785473
MC
928227
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zip Transport & Services INC

USDOT
709590
MC
327506
Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33409 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (954) 678-4747 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 446 movers in West Palm Beach

Near Auburn (destination)

Lambert Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
105783
MC
60083
Based in
Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (334) 745-5706 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cjr Enterprises INC

USDOT
1416474
MC
524357
Based in
Auburn, AL 36832 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (334) 887-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

Room2room Movers Auburn LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4551493
MC
1807653
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (334) 740-6184 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wise Guys Moving LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3141732
MC
99697
Based in
Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (334) 610-1593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Retriever Transport LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4092410
MC
1559321
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (334) 300-3138 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calixto & Sons Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4471066
MC
1764614
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (334) 413-8822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Randy Cottier

Interstate carrier
USDOT
915147
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (334) 332-4975 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&ew Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J&ew Trucking LLC

USDOT
1452911
MC
549044
Based in
Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (334) 663-4633 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 77 movers in Auburn

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from West Palm Beach to Auburn?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,090 for a studio, $2,110 to $3,130 for a one-bedroom, $3,510 to $5,220 for a two-bedroom, $5,620 to $8,360 for a three-bedroom and $7,730 to $11,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Auburn from West Palm Beach?

About 611 road miles (517 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 14 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 Alabama 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 West Palm Beach to Auburn?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $930 to $1,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,300. 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 West Palm Beach–Auburn corridor.