Wilmington, NC → Pembroke Pines, FL · Long-distance move
About 690 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,830–$5,710, delivery in 2–5 days, 93 carriers on the Wilmington side and 2,479 in Pembroke Pines.
Moving from Wilmington to Pembroke Pines is a long-distance move of roughly 690 road miles, heading south from North Carolina to Florida.
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 $3,830 to $5,710 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 12 h 36 min.
On the Wilmington side there are 93 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (53 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,479 around Pembroke Pines (829 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 Pembroke Pines.
Wilmington has a population of about 126,809 and Pembroke Pines about 176,714. Pembroke Pines is the denser city (5,235 people per square mile versus 2,246 in Wilmington), 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,530 | $1,870 | $2,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,810 | $3,420 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,830 | $4,680 | $5,710 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,140 | $7,480 | $9,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,440 | $10,290 | $12,550 |
$1,010–$1,420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,640–$2,410
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,830–$5,710
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wilmington, NC → Pembroke Pines, 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.
Legal name: Anders Williams Trucking Company
Legal name: Coastal Carriers INC
Legal name: T & K Moving INC
Legal name: Nhb Wilmington LLC
Legal name: Just Move It LLC
Legal name: Seadawgs Enterprises INC
Legal name: Dade Paper & Bag LLC
Legal name: A J T Trucking INC
Legal name: Mak Logistics LLC
Legal name: North American Transport Services LLC
Legal name: Blue Dolphin Transport INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,530 to $2,280 for a studio, $2,300 to $3,420 for a one-bedroom, $3,830 to $5,710 for a two-bedroom, $6,140 to $9,130 for a three-bedroom and $8,440 to $12,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 690 road miles (585 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 36 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from North Carolina 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,010 to $1,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,410. 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 Wilmington–Pembroke Pines corridor.