Port St. Lucie, FL → Jersey City, NJ · Long-distance move
About 1,175 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,490–$8,160, delivery in 3–7 days, 271 carriers on the Port St. Lucie side and 2,933 in Jersey City.
Jersey City sits about 1,175 miles north of Port St. Lucie, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to New Jersey 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 $5,490 to $8,160 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 20 h 58 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 2,933 around Jersey City (1,570 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 Jersey City.
Port St. Lucie has a population of about 268,062 and Jersey City about 302,013. Jersey City is the denser city (19,894 people per square mile versus 1,719 in Port St. Lucie), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that New Jersey does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,190 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,290 | $4,010 | $4,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,490 | $6,690 | $8,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,780 | $10,710 | $13,060 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,070 | $14,720 | $17,960 |
$1,660–$2,340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,070–$3,040
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,490–$8,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Port St. Lucie, FL → Jersey City, NJ. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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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Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
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Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,270 for a studio, $3,290 to $4,900 for a one-bedroom, $5,490 to $8,160 for a two-bedroom, $8,780 to $13,060 for a three-bedroom and $12,070 to $17,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,175 road miles (995 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 58 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 Florida into New Jersey 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 $1,660 to $2,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,040. 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–Jersey City corridor.