Cheney Brothers INC
- 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
West Palm Beach, FL → Boca Raton, FL · Local move
About 30 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,180–$1,750, delivery in 0–1 days, 446 carriers on the West Palm Beach side and 743 in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton sits about 30 miles south of West Palm Beach, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 56 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,180 and $1,750, before packing or storage.
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 743 around Boca Raton (316 interstate). For an in-state 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 Boca Raton.
West Palm Beach has a population of about 127,189 and Boca Raton about 101,582. Boca Raton is the denser city (3,336 people per square mile versus 2,182 in West Palm Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $620 | $760 | $930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $730 | $890 | $1,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,830 | $2,230 | $2,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,740 | $3,340 | $4,080 |
$180–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,180–$1,750
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for West Palm Beach, FL → Boca Raton, FL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $620 to $930 for a studio, $730 to $1,090 for a one-bedroom, $1,180 to $1,750 for a two-bedroom, $1,830 to $2,720 for a three-bedroom and $2,740 to $4,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 30 road miles (26 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 56 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both West Palm Beach and Boca Raton are in Florida, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. 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.
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–Boca Raton corridor.