Fairbanks, AK → Port St. Lucie, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Fairbanks to Port St. Lucie

About 4,556 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,860–$17,650, delivery in 7–14 days, 29 carriers on the Fairbanks side and 271 in Port St. Lucie.

4,556 miroad distance
79 hours (9 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$11,860–$17,6502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Fairbanks, Alaska
To: Port St. Lucie, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 4,556 miles (3,861 straight-line)
Drive time: 79 hours (9 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 29 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 271 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Port St. Lucie → Fairbanks

The route from Fairbanks, AK to Port St. Lucie, FL covers roughly 4,556 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $11,860 to $17,650 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 79 hours (9 driving days).

On the Fairbanks side there are 29 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 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.

Fairbanks has a population of about 32,000 and Port St. Lucie about 268,062. Port St. Lucie is the denser city (1,719 people per square mile versus 1,024 in Fairbanks), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Fairbanks to Port St. Lucie

Full-service estimate for 4,556 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,740	$5,790	$7,060
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,120	$8,680	$10,590
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$11,860	$14,470	$17,650
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$18,980	$23,150	$28,240
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$26,100	$31,830	$38,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,330–$8,940

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

Portable container

$5,090–$7,480

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

Full-service mover

$11,860–$17,650

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

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Fairbanks (origin)

Metcalf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2349839
MC: 1059335
Based in: Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (435) 272-7743 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Label Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3988849
MC: 1709128
Based in: North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (907) 388-4436 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mountain Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1069052
MC: 446046
Based in: Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (907) 590-4922 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elsberry Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1594611
MC: 961613
Based in: North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 488-0588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moonlighting Construction INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1633146
Based in: Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 457-6638 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dirty Deeds Auto

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dirty Deeds INC

USDOT: 1650238
Based in: North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 488-1477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Axle Towing LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4067541
Based in: North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (907) 488-5656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Classic Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2312319
Based in: Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (907) 479-6248 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 29 movers in Fairbanks

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 Fairbanks to Port St. Lucie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,740 to $7,060 for a studio, $7,120 to $10,590 for a one-bedroom, $11,860 to $17,650 for a two-bedroom, $18,980 to $28,240 for a three-bedroom and $26,100 to $38,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port St. Lucie from Fairbanks?

About 4,556 road miles (3,861 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 79 hours (9 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alaska 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 Fairbanks to Port St. Lucie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,330 to $8,940 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,090 to $7,480. 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 Fairbanks–Port St. Lucie corridor.