Newton, MA → St. Augustine, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,211 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,710–$8,500, delivery in 3–7 days, 456 carriers on the Newton side and 71 in St. Augustine.
The route from Newton, MA to St. Augustine, FL covers roughly 1,211 miles by road, a southwest-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 $5,710 to $8,500 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 21 h 35 min.
On the Newton side there are 456 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (267 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.
Newton has a population of about 89,000 and St. Augustine about 16,000. Newton is considerably denser (4,988 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Massachusetts, 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,280 | $2,790 | $3,400 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,430 | $4,180 | $5,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,710 | $6,970 | $8,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,140 | $11,150 | $13,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,570 | $15,330 | $18,700 |
$1,690–$2,390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,100–$3,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,710–$8,500
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.
Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: Usart Company INC
Legal name: Florida Transfer & Relocation INC
Legal name: T & J Truck Leasing LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,280 to $3,400 for a studio, $3,430 to $5,100 for a one-bedroom, $5,710 to $8,500 for a two-bedroom, $9,140 to $13,600 for a three-bedroom and $12,570 to $18,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,211 road miles (1,026 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 35 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,690 to $2,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,090. 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 Newton–St. Augustine corridor.