Lakeland, FL → St. Augustine, FL · Regional long-distance move
About 157 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,190–$3,260, delivery in 1–2 days, 509 carriers on the Lakeland side and 71 in St. Augustine.
Moving from Lakeland to St. Augustine is a regional long-distance move of roughly 157 road miles, heading north within 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 $2,190 to $3,260 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 24 min.
On the Lakeland side there are 509 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (177 of them authorized for interstate work), and 71 around St. Augustine (35 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Lakeland has a population of about 125,520 and St. Augustine about 16,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,702 and 1,505 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,190 | $2,670 | $3,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,500 | $4,270 | $5,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,810 | $5,870 | $7,160 |
$310–$440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,160–$1,710
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,190–$3,260
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,310 to $1,950 for a one-bedroom, $2,190 to $3,260 for a two-bedroom, $3,500 to $5,210 for a three-bedroom and $4,810 to $7,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 157 road miles (133 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 24 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Lakeland and St. Augustine are in Florida, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $310 to $440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,710. 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.
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 Lakeland–St. Augustine corridor.