Long-distance · From Dallas–Fort Worth
Dallas to Florida movers
Green Van Lines moves households from Dallas–Fort Worth to Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. The Florida lanes run 1,010–1,360 road miles with a 3–6 day delivery window, and every one starts from our base in Farmers Branch.
- Lanes we run
- 5
- Distance
- 1,010–1,360 mi
- Transit window
- 3–6 days
Dallas–Fort Worth to Florida: the lanes
Road miles and the door-to-door delivery window we plan each lane around. Your written estimate confirms both for your exact addresses and date.
| Route | Miles | Transit | Main corridor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas to Jacksonville | 1,010 | 3–5 days | I-20 East to I-10 East, straight into Jacksonville |
| Dallas to Orlando | 1,120 | 3–5 days | I-20 East, I-10 East to I-75 South, then Florida's Turnpike into Orlando |
| Dallas to Tampa | 1,150 | 3–5 days | I-20 East, I-10 East, then I-75 South into Tampa |
| Dallas to Miami | 1,310 | 4–6 days | I-20 East to Shreveport, I-49 and I-10 East, then Florida's Turnpike south into Miami-Dade |
| Fort Worth to Miami | 1,360 | 4–6 days | I-20 East, I-10 East, then Florida's Turnpike south into Miami-Dade |
After you arrive
New-resident rules in Florida
The deadlines Texans most often ask us about after a Florida delivery, taken from Florida’s own government pages. Check the linked page before you rely on it, because states change these rules.
Driver's license
Get a Florida driver license within 30 days of establishing residency.
Official sourceVehicle registration
Title and register your vehicle within 10 days of establishing residency, after buying Florida insurance.
Official sourceVehicle checks
The VIN must be physically inspected by law enforcement, a licensed Florida dealer, a tax collector employee or an FLHSMV examiner.
Official sourceOn the move
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 and peaks around September 10, with most activity from mid-August to mid-October. Build some slack into a delivery date in those months.
Official sourceMoving to Florida from Texas: questions
How long does a move from Dallas to Florida take?
Our Florida lanes run 3 to 6 days door to door, depending on the city. Dallas to Jacksonville (1,010 miles) is 3–5 days. Your written estimate confirms the window for your addresses.
How soon do I need a Florida driver's license after moving from Texas?
Get a Florida driver license within 30 days of establishing residency.
When do I have to register my car in Florida?
Title and register your vehicle within 10 days of establishing residency, after buying Florida insurance.
Does my car need an inspection in Florida?
The VIN must be physically inspected by law enforcement, a licensed Florida dealer, a tax collector employee or an FLHSMV examiner.
Other states we move Texans to
Next step
Moving to Florida? Get a written estimate.
Tell us where you are leaving from, where you are going, and roughly what is coming with you. A Green Van Lines move coordinator will confirm your lane and your window in writing.
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