Port St. Lucie, FL → Daytona Beach, FL · Regional long-distance move
About 164 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,210–$3,290, delivery in 1–2 days, 271 carriers on the Port St. Lucie side and 88 in Daytona Beach.
Moving from Port St. Lucie to Daytona Beach is a regional long-distance move of roughly 164 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 $2,210 to $3,290 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 32 min.
On the Port St. Lucie side there are 271 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 88 around Daytona Beach (41 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 Daytona Beach.
Port St. Lucie has a population of about 268,062 and Daytona Beach about 75,000. Port St. Lucie is considerably denser (1,719 people per square mile versus 1,078), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,210 | $2,700 | $3,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,540 | $4,320 | $5,270 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,870 | $5,940 | $7,250 |
$320–$450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,170–$1,720
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,210–$3,290
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, $1,330 to $1,980 for a one-bedroom, $2,210 to $3,290 for a two-bedroom, $3,540 to $5,270 for a three-bedroom and $4,870 to $7,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 164 road miles (139 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 32 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 Port St. Lucie and Daytona Beach 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 $320 to $450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,170 to $1,720. 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 Port St. Lucie–Daytona Beach corridor.