Kentucky to Florida
Moving from Kentucky to Florida
Reviewers who moved from Kentucky to Florida paid a median $5,879. 9,372 people made the move in 2024, and 7,326 went the other way. Lexington to Saint Petersburg, the most common run in our file, is 846 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$5,879
median, 31 priced reviews
Moved last year
9,372
KY to FL, 2024
Typical drive
846 mi
Lexington to Saint Petersburg
Cost of living
+14.7%
FL vs KY, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Kentucky to Florida moving cost
Across 31 priced reviews of moves from Kentucky to Florida, the median was $5,879 and the middle half paid $4,130 to $7,900. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 400–1,000 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,800–$3,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,400–$4,300 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,200–$5,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $4,300–$7,600 |
| 4+ bedroom | $5,600–$9,800 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Lexington to Saint Petersburg drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $5.60 per gallon for the week of 2026-08-31 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
From the review file
Movers with reviews on the Kentucky to Florida run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Kentucky to Florida. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 21 Sept 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Moving Group | Delray Beach, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3181651 | 2 | 6984.2 mean, dated | $6,682 | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Vantage Movers LLC | Boynton Beach, FL | BrokerUSDOT 4078939 | 2 | 1414.2 mean, dated | $7,544 | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Brite Star Moving & Storage LLC | Port Saint Lucie, FL | BrokerUSDOT 4014864 | 2 | 1095.0 mean, dated | $6,884 | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Sorensen Moving & Storage | Melbourne, FL | No FMCSA match | 2 | 133.2 mean, dated | $13,000 | 17 Sept 2012 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Kentucky to Florida
5 of 5 · 15 Sept 2026 · reported $5,879
“Really good experience. Arrived on time with moving van, worked hard and quick, pleasant to work with. A great experience and I will work with them again, when anyone in our family moves. You won't be disappointed if you work with them.”
1 of 5 · 16 Jan 2025 · reported $16,500
“They lied about bringing an empty truck which was 3/4 full so my partial load was put is storage in two states with quoted delivery of 5 days. Delivery was actually 30 days and they extorted more than $10,000 extra from us to actually deliver our furniture. Several expensive items were destroyed…”
5 of 5 · 31 May 2024 · reported $7,900
“Rob was very trusting with my furniture and he got my belongings to my destination fast and on time. They picked up the phone fast and I got an appointment on the spot. I recommend American Movers Direct to anybody. Will work with them in the future!!”
What went wrong on this run: of 31 reviews, 16% mention damage and 3% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
The reverse count is 7,326 people moving from Florida to Kentucky
Census counts for this lane put 9,372 people moving from Kentucky to Florida in the ACS 2024 figures, with a margin of plus or minus 3,044. The reverse count is 7,326 people moving from Florida to Kentucky in the same release. Both figures count people who changed states. Haulest reports those Census numbers as the size of the flow in each direction.
Price levels at each end come from BEA price parity for 2024, with the United States set at 100. Kentucky is 90.2 and Florida is 103.4. Kentucky taxes wages. Florida does not tax wages. This page gives the index and the wage tax fact with no rate attached. Readers can compare each state with the national base of 100.
What the job looks like
This lane has
Most common run in our file is Lexington to Saint Petersburg, 846 miles, about 16 hours of driving. Plan on days on the road, because the drive alone is about 16 hours before loading and the delivery window. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles. Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
This lane has a small sample, with 31 reviews in our file for this run. The median reported price is $5,879 across 31 priced reviews. The middle half runs from $4,130 to $7,900. Prices mix home sizes and distances. 16% of those reviews mention damage, and 3% mention a delay or a no-show.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate
Check the carrier before you book. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the number up in the license lookup before you sign. Haulest is not a carrier and does not haul this load. Confirm household-goods authority on the public record before money changes hands.
Get the price form in writing. A binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate is the clean read; use the estimate guide when you compare pages. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. See the 110 percent rule. Put the delivery window in writing on the order for service, and set deposit terms with the deposit guide. Memory is a poor filing cabinet.
Leaving Kentucky, arriving in Florida.
| Kentucky | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 90.2 | 103.4 |
| Median home sale price | $284,400 | $421,500 |
| Median days on market | 45 | 66 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 7,326 arrived from Florida | 9,372 arrived from Kentucky |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 22 Sept 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Kentucky, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jul 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Kentucky homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Kentucky to Florida?
- Census ACS 2024 counts 9,372 people moving from Kentucky to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 3,044. The reverse flow is 7,326 people moving from Florida to Kentucky. Both numbers are counts of people who changed states.
- How long is the most common run in this file?
- The most common run in our file is Lexington to Saint Petersburg, 846 miles, about 16 hours of driving. Plan on days on the road once loading and the delivery window are included. The price is based on weight and miles.
- What do reviews on this lane show for price and trouble?
- This lane has 31 reviews. The median reported price is $5,879 across 31 priced reviews, with the middle half from $4,130 to $7,900. 16% mention damage and 3% mention a delay or no-show.
- Which end of this move taxes wages?
- Kentucky taxes wages. Florida does not tax wages. This page does not give a rate.
- What should be settled before booking this interstate move?
- Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate, and the delivery window belongs in writing on the order for service. Deposit terms should be in the same paperwork.
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- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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