Lexington, KY → Port St. Lucie, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Lexington to Port St. Lucie

About 920 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,290–$6,390, delivery in 2–5 days, 189 carriers on the Lexington side and 271 in Port St. Lucie.

920 miroad distance
16 h 34 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,290–$6,3902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lexington, Kentucky
To: Port St. Lucie, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 920 miles (780 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 34 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 189 (71 interstate)
Movers at destination: 271 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Port St. Lucie → Lexington

Port St. Lucie sits about 920 miles south of Lexington, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kentucky 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 $4,290 to $6,390 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 34 min.

On the Lexington side there are 189 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (71 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.

Lexington has a population of about 329,751 and Port St. Lucie about 268,062. Port St. Lucie is the denser city (1,719 people per square mile versus 1,137 in Lexington), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida is a higher-cost state than Kentucky, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Lexington to Port St. Lucie

Full-service estimate for 920 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,720	$2,090	$2,550
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,570	$3,140	$3,830
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,290	$5,230	$6,390
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,870	$8,370	$10,220
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,440	$11,510	$14,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,400–$1,970

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

Portable container

$1,840–$2,710

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

Full-service mover

$4,290–$6,390

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 Lexington (origin)

Phoenix Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 554279
MC: 273095
Based in: Georgetown, KY 40324 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (502) 863-0108 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vascor LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 949444
MC: 213549
Based in: Georgetown, KY 40324 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 27 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (502) 570-2020 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wildcat Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kentucky Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3406146
MC: 1097235
Based in: Lexington, KY 40505 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (859) 336-1599 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elkchester Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1106494
MC: 403461
Based in: Lexington, KY 40508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (859) 254-2385 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fedtrans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1200180
MC: 507251
Based in: Nicholasville, KY 40356 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (916) 904-2378 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lexington Kentucky

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Dragon 1 LLC

USDOT: 4051348
MC: 1535271
Based in: Lexington, KY 40504 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (859) 554-4616 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vincent Fister INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 63040
MC: 126987
Based in: Lexington, KY 40509 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (859) 266-2153 Route Verify on FMCSA

Firefighters Move U

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Firefighters Move U Ky

USDOT: 3413143
MC: 1649036
Based in: Nicholasville, KY 40356 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (859) 492-8067 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 189 movers in Lexington

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

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Port St. Lucie if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lexington to Port St. Lucie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,720 to $2,550 for a studio, $2,570 to $3,830 for a one-bedroom, $4,290 to $6,390 for a two-bedroom, $6,870 to $10,220 for a three-bedroom and $9,440 to $14,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port St. Lucie from Lexington?

About 920 road miles (780 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 34 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 Kentucky 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 Lexington to Port St. Lucie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,400 to $1,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,840 to $2,710. 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.

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 Lexington–Port St. Lucie corridor.