Pods
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
- USDOT
- 1397252
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33762 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
Clearwater, FL → Albany, NY · Long-distance move
About 1,336 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,110–$9,090, delivery in 3–7 days, 361 carriers on the Clearwater side and 243 in Albany.
Moving from Clearwater to Albany is a long-distance move of roughly 1,336 road miles, heading northeast from Florida to New York.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,110 to $9,090 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 44 min.
On the Clearwater side there are 361 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (127 of them authorized for interstate work), and 243 around Albany (100 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Albany.
Clearwater has a population of about 114,364 and Albany about 101,698. The two cities have comparable density (4,494 and 4,637 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. New York is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that New York does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,440 | $2,980 | $3,640 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,470 | $5,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,110 | $7,450 | $9,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,780 | $11,920 | $14,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,440 | $16,400 | $20,000 |
$1,820–$2,570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,210–$3,250
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,110–$9,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Clearwater, FL → Albany, NY. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
Legal name: 5 Starrs Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,440 to $3,640 for a studio, $3,670 to $5,460 for a one-bedroom, $6,110 to $9,090 for a two-bedroom, $9,780 to $14,550 for a three-bedroom and $13,440 to $20,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,336 road miles (1,132 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 44 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Florida into New York makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,820 to $2,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,250. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Clearwater–Albany corridor.