Elgin, IL → St. Augustine, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Elgin to St. Augustine

About 1,092 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,020–$7,470, delivery in 3–7 days, 404 carriers on the Elgin side and 71 in St. Augustine.

1,092 miroad distance
19 h 32 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,020–$7,4702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Elgin, Illinois
To: St. Augustine, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,092 miles (925 straight-line)
Drive time: 19 h 32 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 404 (329 interstate)
Movers at destination: 71 (35 interstate)

Reverse: St. Augustine → Elgin

Moving from Elgin to St. Augustine is a long-distance move of roughly 1,092 road miles, heading southeast from Illinois to Florida.

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 $5,020 to $7,470 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 19 h 32 min.

On the Elgin side there are 404 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (329 of them authorized for interstate work), and 71 around St. Augustine (35 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 St. Augustine.

Elgin has a population of about 115,476 and St. Augustine about 16,000. Elgin is considerably denser (3,021 people per square mile versus 1,505), 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 Elgin to St. Augustine

Full-service estimate for 1,092 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,010	$2,450	$2,990
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,010	$3,670	$4,480
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,020	$6,120	$7,470
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,030	$9,800	$11,950
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,050	$13,470	$16,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,570–$2,220

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

Portable container

$1,990–$2,930

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

Full-service mover

$5,020–$7,470

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Elgin (origin)

Boy O Boy High Gloss

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4369508
MC: 1711156
Based in: Elgin, IL 60120 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12,037 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (331) 210-2039 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pava Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2209504
MC: 766662
Based in: Bartlett, IL 60103 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 300 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (773) 312-7560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1538326
MC: 572473
Based in: Carol Stream, IL 60185 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 341 trucks, 341 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (630) 496-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Father & Son Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2003220
MC: 707027
Based in: East Dundee, IL 60118 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 260 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (720) 641-9939 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universe Carrier INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2124287
MC: 740221
Based in: Huntley, IL 60142 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 210 trucks, 216 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (773) 577-5795 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Fleet Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3982601
MC: 1491592
Based in: Schaumburg, IL 60173 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 210 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (224) 998-9896 Route Verify on FMCSA

Agi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2019189
MC: 890687
Based in: Schaumburg, IL 60173 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 167 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Route Verify on FMCSA

Ue Line INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2790763
MC: 930850
Based in: Elgin, IL 60123 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 165 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (773) 657-5354 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 404 movers in Elgin

Near St. Augustine (destination)

Champion Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1633941
MC: 602443
Based in: St Augustine, FL 32092 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (904) 521-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transway Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2480971
MC: 858578
Based in: Saint Augustine, FL 32095 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (904) 239-1036 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ezcon Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4309942
MC: 1679736
Based in: Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (904) 490-8593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Minorcan Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 314177
MC: 207187
Based in: St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (904) 824-3500 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Florida Transfer & Relocation INC

USDOT: 1447613
MC: 547090
Based in: Saint Augusitne, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unitrans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2014357
MC: 717943
Based in: Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (904) 294-9024 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving Van Lines

Interstate carrier

Legal name: T & J Truck Leasing LLC

USDOT: 3262059
MC: 1028487
Based in: St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helping Hands Movers Of St Augustine INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4574830
MC: 1820223
Based in: Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (904) 229-4118 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in St. Augustine

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Elgin to St. Augustine?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,010 to $2,990 for a studio, $3,010 to $4,480 for a one-bedroom, $5,020 to $7,470 for a two-bedroom, $8,030 to $11,950 for a three-bedroom and $11,050 to $16,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Augustine from Elgin?

About 1,092 road miles (925 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 32 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 Illinois 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 Elgin to St. Augustine?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,570 to $2,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,990 to $2,930. 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 Elgin–St. Augustine corridor.