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Port St. Lucie, FL

Columbus, OH → Port St. Lucie, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Columbus to Port St. Lucie

About 1,050 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,680–$6,960, delivery in 3–7 days, 854 carriers on the Columbus side and 271 in Port St. Lucie.

  • 1,050 miroad distance
  • 18 h 48 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,680–$6,9602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,050 miles (890 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 48 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
854 (547 interstate)
Movers at destination
271 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Port St. Lucie → Columbus

The route from Columbus, OH to Port St. Lucie, FL covers roughly 1,050 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,680 to $6,960 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 18 h 48 min.

On the Columbus side there are 854 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (547 of them authorized for interstate work), and 271 around Port St. Lucie (104 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 Port St. Lucie.

Columbus has a population of about 938,396 and Port St. Lucie about 268,062. Columbus is considerably denser (4,117 people per square mile versus 1,719), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Columbus to Port St. Lucie

Full-service estimate for 1,050 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,870 $2,280 $2,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,810 $3,420 $4,170
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,680 $5,700 $6,960
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,480 $9,120 $11,130
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,290 $12,540 $15,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,530–$2,160

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,960–$2,880

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,680–$6,960

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Columbus (origin)

Faf

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Faf LLC

USDOT
728630
MC
333604
Based in
Groveport, OH 43125 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,729 trucks, 1,917 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (614) 497-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stg Cartage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
50242
MC
97977
Based in
Dublin, OH 43017 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
425 trucks, 425 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (614) 923-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gray Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3589205
MC
1215090
Based in
Columbus, OH 43230 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
284 trucks, 290 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (614) 200-5714 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbs Trucking J Boren & Sons Trucking Lyle Gamradt

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J Boren & Son'S Trucking INC

USDOT
444507
MC
245894
Based in
Columbus, OH 43228 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
161 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (877) 918-0663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jrd Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2514289
MC
873159
Based in
New Albany, OH 43054 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
152 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (614) 534-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excel Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2258095
MC
770605
Based in
Grove City, OH 43123 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
141 trucks, 191 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (614) 826-1988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pappas Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ag Container Transport LLC

USDOT
2080664
MC
726431
Based in
Lockbourne, OH 43137 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
130 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (614) 215-9558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Milexpress

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4555229
MC
1809717
Based in
Columbus, OH 43215 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 1,000 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (517) 291-0544 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 854 movers in Columbus

Near Port St. Lucie (destination)

Two Men And A Truck - Treasure Coast

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Dragon 4

USDOT
4445487
MC
1751074
Based in
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (513) 550-4706 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luma Logistic Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3484884
MC
1144987
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34987 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

We Do It All For You LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4153846
MC
1595104
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34983 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (954) 213-4144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vyto Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3170922
MC
118277
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34983 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (708) 717-4266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Service Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
756366
MC
341513
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34984 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (954) 520-2325 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bmsi Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3580467
MC
1209251
Based in
Ft Pierce, FL 34950 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 201-7866 Route Verify on FMCSA

Turbo Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2350492
MC
804603
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34953 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (772) 224-5094 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calomar Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3883845
MC
1425767
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34953 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (305) 504-4614 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 271 movers in Port St. Lucie

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbus to Port St. Lucie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,870 to $2,780 for a studio, $2,810 to $4,170 for a one-bedroom, $4,680 to $6,960 for a two-bedroom, $7,480 to $11,130 for a three-bedroom and $10,290 to $15,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port St. Lucie from Columbus?

About 1,050 road miles (890 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 48 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Ohio into Florida 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Columbus to Port St. Lucie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,530 to $2,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,880. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Columbus–Port St. Lucie corridor.