Ohio to Florida
Moving from Ohio to Florida
Reviewers who moved from Ohio to Florida paid a median $4,000. 19,342 people made the move in 2024, and 20,338 went the other way. Columbus to Fort Lauderdale, the most common run in our file, is 1,127 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,000
median, 71 priced reviews
Moved last year
19,342
OH to FL, 2024
Typical drive
1,127 mi
Columbus to Fort Lauderdale
Cost of living
+11.5%
FL vs OH, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
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Ohio to Florida · median paid
$4,000
70 reviewed moves
1,127 road miles
Median and middle half of what 70 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
Ohio to Florida moving cost
Across 71 priced reviews of moves from Ohio to Florida, the median was $4,000 and the middle half paid $2,331 to $6,844. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 1,000 to 2,000 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 | $2,200 to $4,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,000 to $5,200 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,000 to $7,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,400 to $9,400 |
| 4+ bedroom | $7,000 to $12,000 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Columbus to Fort Lauderdale drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.29 per gallon for the week of 2026-11-02 (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 Ohio to Florida run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Ohio to Florida. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 3 Nov 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Top Moving | Miami, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2357225 | 5 | 195.0 mean, dated | $1,145 | 31 Oct 2016 |
| Fresh Start Relocation Inc | Pembroke Pines, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3193627 | 3 | 162.0 mean, dated | $1,965 | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Morse Van Lines | Painesville, OH | CarrierUSDOT 331382 | 3 | 113.0 mean, dated | $7,860 | 25 Nov 2018 |
| Agility Van Lines | Fort Lauderdale, FL | CarrierUSDOT 2564711 | 2 | 2374.0 mean, dated | $5,500 | 6 Jun 2024 |
| S & M Relo LLC | Fulton, OH | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3253956 | 2 | 1963.0 mean, dated | $6,900 | 26 Jul 2023 |
| USA Moving Solutions LLC | South Daytona, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3726054 | 2 | 965.0 mean, dated | $6,844 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Kentuckiana Moving LLC | New Albany, IN | CarrierUSDOT 2933318 | 2 | 824.0 mean, dated | $3,785 | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Sannah Van Lines Inc | Anaheim, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3467713 | 2 | 573.0 mean, dated | $4,725 | 25 Nov 2023 |
| Unique Van Lines | Miami, FL | CarrierUSDOT 1951425 | 2 | 461.0 mean, dated | $8,000 | 12 Apr 2021 |
| New Era Moving and Storage LLC | Lake Worth, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3955095 | 2 | 144.0 mean, dated | $4,600 | 5 Sept 2023 |
| National Express Movers | Atlanta, GA | No FMCSA match | 2 | 101.0 mean, dated | $2,331 | 1 Aug 2013 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Ohio to Florida
5 of 5 · 4 Oct 2026 · reported $7,422
“I can’t say enough good things about this team. They booked us so quickly and understood our constraints. The movers, were professional, hardworking and very kind. They bought coffees for us! This was a last minute Sunday am move reserved Sat evening. We couldn’t have done this move without them!!!…”
5 of 5 · 29 Jul 2026 · reported $3,500
“Moving is typically a stressful experience but with Roadway Moving I can say it's actually anything but. Both legs of my move from Ohio to Miami were successful, efficient and smooth. Not only were the teams incredibly professional when it came to handling our items with care, they were also…”
1 of 5 · 2 Jun 2026 · reported $10,283
“MOVERS BEWARE!!! If I could rate negative I would. Used this service to move cross country from Ohio to Florida and will never again. They said they would not pack jewelry or guns and so I thought I was safe to pack those later on my own. However come to find out they did “pack” my items but upon…”
What went wrong on this run: of 71 reviews, 37% mention damage and 31% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
The two counts sit close, so the flow of people runs both ways in the same year.
Census counts both ways. ACS 2024 counts 19,342 people who moved from Ohio to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 3,542. In the other direction, 20,338 people moved from Florida to Ohio. The two counts sit close, so the flow of people runs both ways in the same year.
Prices and wage tax differ. BEA price parity for 2024 uses a US level of 100. Ohio stands at 92.8. Florida stands at 103.4. A comparable basket of goods and services costs more in Florida on that index. Ohio taxes wages. Florida does not tax wages. The index compares prices. The wage tax is a separate rule in each state.
What the job looks like
The most common trip in our file is Columbus to Fort Lauderdale, 1,127 miles and about 21 hours of driving.
The common run is long. The most common trip in our file is Columbus to Fort Lauderdale, 1,127 miles and about 21 hours of driving. The move is priced by weight and miles. Days on the road follow the delivery window on the order for service. Your guest room being ready does not move that window.
Reviews show damage and delay. Our file has 71 reviews for this run. The median reported price is $4,000 across 71 priced reviews, with the middle half from $2,331 to $6,844. Prices mix home sizes and distances. 37% of those reviews mention damage, and 31% 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 first. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Confirm both before you book, with a license lookup. Haulest is not a carrier and does not move the shipment. Authority has to sit with the company that will haul your goods.
Get the estimate type in writing. Ask whether the price is binding or a not-to-exceed figure, and read the moving estimate line by line. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. See the 110 percent rule before you treat a low quote as the full bill.
Write down the window and the deposit. The order for service should state the delivery window, not a single promised day with no spread. Put deposit terms in the contract too: how much, when it is due, and whether it is refundable if you cancel. The deposit guide covers the questions worth asking before money leaves your account.
Leaving Ohio, arriving in Florida.
| Ohio | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 92.8 | 103.4 |
| Median home sale price | $282,600 | $421,500 |
| Median days on market | 36 | 66 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 20,338 arrived from Florida | 19,342 arrived from Ohio |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 1 Oct 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Ohio, 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 (Ohio homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Ohio to Florida
1,127 road miles, about 21 hours at the wheel (3 driving days at nine hours a day). Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truckFuel $401 to $601gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $401 to $802gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $481 to $551gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $551 to $895gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Ohio to Florida moves paid a median $4,000 (71 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 26 Oct 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Ohio to Florida in the Census data?
- ACS 2024 counts 19,342 people who moved from Ohio to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 3,542. 20,338 people moved from Florida to Ohio. The two counts are close, and the survey does not record a motive.
- How far is the most common Ohio to Florida run?
- The most common trip in our file is Columbus to Fort Lauderdale, 1,127 miles and about 21 hours of driving. Pricing for a long-distance shipment follows weight and miles. The delivery date is a window on the order for service.
- What do reviews report for price on this lane?
- The median reported price is $4,000 across 71 priced reviews. The middle half runs from $2,331 to $6,844. Prices mix home sizes and distances, so a single home can fall outside that spread.
- How often do reviews mention damage or delay?
- Among 71 reviews, 37% mention damage. 31% mention a delay or a no-show. Ask how claims and schedule changes are handled before you book.
- What should I confirm before I pay a deposit?
- Confirm 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. Get the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing.
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Keep going
- Florida to OhioThe same run the other way.
- Moving in OhioWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in FloridaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Long distance moversWeight, miles, and where the bill grows.
- What movers costNational medians by year and lane.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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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