St. Petersburg, FL

Frederick, MD → St. Petersburg, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Frederick to St. Petersburg

About 1,015 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,940–$7,350, delivery in 3–7 days, 300 carriers on the Frederick side and 547 in St. Petersburg.

  • 1,015 miroad distance
  • 18 h 12 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,940–$7,3502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,015 miles (860 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 12 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
300 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination
547 (188 interstate)

Reverse: St. Petersburg → Frederick

St. Petersburg sits about 1,015 miles south of Frederick, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maryland to Florida that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,940 to $7,350 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 12 min.

On the Frederick side there are 300 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (201 of them authorized for interstate work), and 547 around St. Petersburg (188 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. Petersburg.

Frederick has a population of about 85,000 and St. Petersburg about 264,033. The two cities have comparable density (3,262 and 4,180 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Frederick to St. Petersburg

Full-service estimate for 1,015 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,980 $2,410 $2,940
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,960 $3,610 $4,410
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,940 $6,020 $7,350
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,900 $9,640 $11,760
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,870 $13,250 $16,170

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,490–$2,110

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

Portable container

$1,930–$2,830

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

Full-service mover

$4,940–$7,350

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

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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 Frederick (origin)

Mint Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2779557
MC
936752
Based in
Frederick, MD 21703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Service Master

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1022130
MC
664497
Based in
Frederick, MD 21704 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

J&m Truck Repair INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1063127
MC
915561
Based in
Frederick, MD 21703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Stambaugh Pole Buildings

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1500152
MC
1089742
Based in
Mount Airy, MD 21771 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Ramar Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
441070
MC
241863
Based in
Frederick, MD 21702 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Ramar Transportation & Logistics Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1131819
MC
460859
Based in
Frederick, MD 21702 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Jh Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
8211973
MC
88161384
Based in
New Market, MD 21774 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

T Cassidy Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4229009
MC
1635825
Based in
Frederick, MD 21701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 300 movers in Frederick

Near St. Petersburg (destination)

Pods

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1397252
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Reliance Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4171705
MC
1604690
Based in
Ruskin, FL 33570 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
73 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Keynnect Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2845444
MC
717403
Based in
Tampa, FL 33609 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Joule Yacht Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
74296
MC
128791
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Atl INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
896761
MC
274730
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Nenic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2011835
MC
709021
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33764 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Nitty Rose Shipping Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3860819
MC
1742220
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Let'S Get Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2270761
MC
775415
Based in
St Petersburg, FL 33702 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 547 movers in St. Petersburg

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Frederick to St. Petersburg?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,940 for a studio, $2,960 to $4,410 for a one-bedroom, $4,940 to $7,350 for a two-bedroom, $7,900 to $11,760 for a three-bedroom and $10,870 to $16,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Petersburg from Frederick?

About 1,015 road miles (860 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 12 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 Maryland 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 Frederick to St. Petersburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,490 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,830. 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 Frederick–St. Petersburg corridor.