Port St. Lucie, FL

Montgomery, AL → Port St. Lucie, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Montgomery to Port St. Lucie

About 586 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,450–$5,140, delivery in 2–5 days, 172 carriers on the Montgomery side and 271 in Port St. Lucie.

  • 586 miroad distance
  • 10 h 48 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,450–$5,1402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 586 miles (497 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 48 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
172 (94 interstate)
Movers at destination
271 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Port St. Lucie → Montgomery

The route from Montgomery, AL to Port St. Lucie, FL covers roughly 586 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $3,450 to $5,140 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 10 h 48 min.

On the Montgomery side there are 172 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (94 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.

Montgomery has a population of about 195,300 and Port St. Lucie about 268,062. Port St. Lucie is the denser city (1,719 people per square mile versus 1,255 in Montgomery), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida is a higher-cost state than Alabama, 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 Montgomery to Port St. Lucie

Full-service estimate for 586 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,380 $1,680 $2,050
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,070 $2,530 $3,080
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,450 $4,210 $5,140
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,520 $6,740 $8,220
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,590 $9,260 $11,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$900–$1,270

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

Portable container

$1,540–$2,270

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

Full-service mover

$3,450–$5,140

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 Montgomery (origin)

Servpro Of Montgomery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1547293
MC
1782606
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

K And B Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2074918
MC
724880
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36110 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Slt Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1459725
MC
551427
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Coosada Freight Lines LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285931
MC
1039730
Based in
Prattville, AL 36066 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Carroll Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1232137
MC
487744
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

R & Lh Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3860706
MC
1410244
Based in
Wetumpka, AL 36093 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Ccs Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2125239
MC
812350
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Hi-Rolla Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1188260
MC
474230
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 172 movers in Montgomery

Near Port St. Lucie (destination)

Two Men And A Truck - Treasure Coast

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 271 movers in Port St. Lucie

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,380 to $2,050 for a studio, $2,070 to $3,080 for a one-bedroom, $3,450 to $5,140 for a two-bedroom, $5,520 to $8,220 for a three-bedroom and $7,590 to $11,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port St. Lucie from Montgomery?

About 586 road miles (497 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 48 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 Alabama 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 Montgomery to Port St. Lucie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $900 to $1,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,270. 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 Montgomery–Port St. Lucie corridor.