St. Augustine, FL

Harrisburg, PA → St. Augustine, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Harrisburg to St. Augustine

About 896 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,410–$6,560, delivery in 2–5 days, 251 carriers on the Harrisburg side and 71 in St. Augustine.

  • 896 miroad distance
  • 16 h 9 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,410–$6,5602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 896 miles (759 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 9 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
251 (179 interstate)
Movers at destination
71 (35 interstate)

Reverse: St. Augustine → Harrisburg

St. Augustine sits about 896 miles south of Harrisburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania 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 $4,410 to $6,560 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 9 min.

On the Harrisburg side there are 251 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (179 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.

Harrisburg has a population of about 50,000 and St. Augustine about 16,000. Harrisburg is considerably denser (6,171 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 Harrisburg to St. Augustine

Full-service estimate for 896 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,760 $2,150 $2,620
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,650 $3,230 $3,940
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,410 $5,380 $6,560
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,050 $8,600 $10,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,700 $11,830 $14,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,220–$1,720

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

Portable container

$1,820–$2,680

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

Full-service mover

$4,410–$6,560

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 Harrisburg (origin)

Napa Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
446997
MC
242988
Based in
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
405 trucks, 365 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Sysco Central Pennsylvania

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
338861
MC
1099728
Based in
Harrisburg, PA 17109 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
73 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Wright Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3153461
MC
106240
Based in
New Cumberland, PA 17070 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Edo'S Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1327266
MC
512911
Based in
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Hr Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1859053
MC
672664
Based in
Harrisburg, PA 17111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Buk Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4125068
MC
1578434
Based in
Harrisburg, PA 17103 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Geo W Weaver & Son INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
10676
MC
1635833
Based in
New Cumberland, PA 17070 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

H&s Towing Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
836405
MC
123813
Based in
Harrisburg, PA 17111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 251 movers in Harrisburg

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

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

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

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

On Time Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

On Time Moving Van Lines

Interstate carrier
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

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

All 71 movers in St. Augustine

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,760 to $2,620 for a studio, $2,650 to $3,940 for a one-bedroom, $4,410 to $6,560 for a two-bedroom, $7,050 to $10,490 for a three-bedroom and $9,700 to $14,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Augustine from Harrisburg?

About 896 road miles (759 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 9 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Pennsylvania 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 Harrisburg to St. Augustine?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,220 to $1,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,680. 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 Harrisburg–St. Augustine corridor.