A+ Moving And Storage
Fayetteville, NC · USDOT 2071611
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2010
Moving from North Carolina to Florida
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 26,000 people living in Florida had lived in North Carolina a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Charlotte to Miami, about 773 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900. 226 licensed movers are based in North Carolina.
Who makes this move
25,865
people moved from North Carolina to Florida (±5,677)
33,591
moved the other way, from Florida to North Carolina (±4,724)
- Florida drew about 11% of the roughly 241,000 people who left North Carolina for another state.
- More people moved from Florida to North Carolina than this way, by about 7,700.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left North Carolina went
Most common moves out of North Carolina
Where people moving to Florida came from
- New York51,000
- Texas45,000
- California36,000
- Georgia34,000
- Pennsylvania34,000
- Virginia29,000
- North Carolina26,000
- Illinois24,000
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
Charlotte to Miami, about 773 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte to Miami | 773 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Charlotte to Tampa | 604 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Charlotte to Orlando | 547 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Raleigh to Miami | 824 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Raleigh to Tampa | 691 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Raleigh to Orlando | 620 | $2,600–$4,900 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in North Carolina
See all 226Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Absolute Moving And Storage Inc
Holly Ridge, NC · USDOT 1774499
3 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2008
Acme Movers & Storage Company Inc
Morehead City, NC · USDOT 90752
7 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedNorth Carolina to Florida 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 North Carolina to Florida
How much does it cost to move from North Carolina to Florida?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Charlotte to Miami, about 773 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,600 to $4,900. 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 North Carolina to Florida?
About 26,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 25,865, with a margin of error of ±5,677. About 34,000 moved from Florida to North Carolina the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from North Carolina to Florida?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 547 to 824 miles by road; Charlotte to Miami is about 773. 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 North Carolina to Florida?
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 North Carolina to Florida?
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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