Your move from North Carolina to Florida
Gorilla Haulers handles furniture protection, loading, transportation and unloading for your North Carolina to Florida move. Packing and storage can be arranged as part of your moving plan.
An estimated 65% of housing units in North Carolina are detached houses. For a house move, include the garage, basement, patio and spare rooms when counting furniture and boxes. 2020–2024 Census housing estimates.
Plan your packing · What to expect on moving day · Storage between homes
Our trucks run this route
Our trucks run between our Chicago, New Jersey, and DC-area bases every day, and down the East Coast to Florida. Most deliveries along this route arrive in under a week. Pickup and delivery dates are confirmed with your estimate.
Planning your North Carolina to Florida move
Check the Florida receiving entrance and elevator for the larger pieces. Send the North Carolina vacate deadline separately from the Florida community’s approved move-in window.
Cost to move from North Carolina to Florida
Our rate to Florida: $4.25 per cubic foot, $1,480 minimum, plus a 13% fuel surcharge.
Example prices by shipment size, including the 13% fuel surcharge. Your written estimate is based on the cubic feet of your actual inventory.
| Moving route | Small shipment up to 600 cu. ft. approx. 2,000–3,500 lb | Medium shipment 601–1,200 cu. ft. approx. 3,500–7,000 lb | Large shipment 1,201+ cu. ft. approx. 7,000+ lb | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina to Florida | $1,672–$2,882Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $2,886–$5,763Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $5,768Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for North Carolina to Florida |
Examples, not a quote. They assume one pickup and one delivery. Packing, storage after the free period, and some access situations can add to the total. See what's included and what costs extra.
Measure your shipment · Check estimate factors and add-ons · Prepare building paperwork
Request my free estimateFrom a customer who moved to Florida
“We have an absolutely amazing experience with our move from Maryland to Florida with Gorilla Haulers. They really went above and beyond to make sure our move went as smooth as possible. Pickup and drop off went very smooth and even when our items took more space then planned they made room and got all our stuff moved. While other movers said it could be 2-3 weeks to get our stuff they got our stuff to us in less than a week. They did an amazing job packing all our items with care and getting them to us in one piece. I highly recommend them for any long distance move, they made a very stressful experience go by smoothly. Thanks Wilson and Gorilla Haulers for all your help!”
Estimates, protection and state rules
Before you book, review how interstate estimates, added items and shipment protection work, and the rules for a move entirely within North Carolina.
Interstate moving: estimates, inventory changes and shipment protection · North Carolina in-state moving rules
Review the two ends of your move
| Location | Access to review |
|---|---|
| North Carolina pickup | For a North Carolina pickup, include garage, patio, and home-office items as well as bedroom furniture. Share your new-home availability separately from pickup so storage or a later delivery can be considered. |
| Florida delivery | For a Florida condo, confirm elevator reservations, loading hours, and any paperwork needed for movers. Give us your first available delivery date separately from your flight or drive south. If your closing or lease start is uncertain, discuss storage before pickup. |
Compare the housing at pickup and delivery
North Carolina
- Detached houses
- 65% of housing units
- Attached single-unit homes
- 5% of housing units
- Buildings with 20+ units
- 6% of housing units
- Renter-occupied homes
- 33% of occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates, table B25024; B25003 (tenure). Rounded survey estimates.
Florida
- Detached houses
- 55% of housing units
- Attached single-unit homes
- 7% of housing units
- Buildings with 20+ units
- 14% of housing units
- Renter-occupied homes
- 32% of occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates, table B25024; B25003 (tenure). Rounded survey estimates.
Moving from North Carolina to Florida: the migration figures
About 25,865 people moved from North Carolina to Florida in a single year, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 survey.
| New residence | People | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 25,865 | ±5,677 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 state-to-state migration flows (Excel). Counts people, not households; 90% margins of error.
