A & A Transfer & Storage Inc
Fort Walton Beach, FL · USDOT 89741
17 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
Moving from Florida to Virginia
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 25,000 people living in Virginia had lived in Florida a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Miami to Richmond, about 979 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900. 441 licensed movers are based in Florida.
Who makes this move
24,818
people moved from Florida to Virginia (±3,909)
28,901
moved the other way, from Virginia to Florida (±6,694)
- Virginia drew about 5% of the roughly 506,000 people who left Florida for another state.
- About as many moved each way: the difference is inside the survey's margin of error.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Florida went
Most common moves out of Florida
- Georgia52,000
- Texas52,000
- North Carolina34,000
- New York28,000
- Pennsylvania25,000
- Virginia25,000
- Ohio20,000
- Michigan19,000
Where people moving to Virginia came from
- Maryland25,000
- Florida25,000
- North Carolina23,000
- California20,000
- New York16,000
- Texas15,000
- Pennsylvania15,000
- South Carolina13,000
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Miami to Richmond, about 979 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,500–$2,800 | $1,850–$3,450 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,900–$3,550 | $2,350–$4,400 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,600–$4,900 | $3,250–$6,050 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,250–$6,100 | $4,050–$7,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,800–$7,150 | $4,700–$8,850 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $4,400–$8,200 | $5,450–$10,200 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Miami to Richmond | 979 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Miami to Virginia Beach | 950 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Miami to Arlington | 1,091 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Tampa to Richmond | 854 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Tampa to Virginia Beach | 851 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Tampa to Arlington | 962 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Orlando to Richmond | 781 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Orlando to Virginia Beach | 772 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Orlando to Arlington | 891 | $2,600–$4,900 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Florida
See all 441Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
A & M Moving & Storage LLC
Jacksonville, FL · USDOT 2110929
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2011
A S A P Moving & Storage LLC
N Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 3610763
4 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2021
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedFlorida to Virginia crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from Florida to Virginia
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Virginia?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Miami to Richmond, about 979 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,600 to $5,600. A studio runs about $1,500–$2,800 and a 4-bedroom about $3,800–$7,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Florida to Virginia?
About 25,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 24,818, with a margin of error of ±3,909. About 29,000 moved from Virginia to Florida the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Florida to Virginia?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 772 to 1,091 miles by road; Miami to Richmond is about 979. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Florida to Virginia?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Florida to Virginia?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 23% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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