Port St. Lucie, FL → Shreveport, LA · Long-distance move
About 1,037 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,600–$6,840, delivery in 3–7 days, 271 carriers on the Port St. Lucie side and 81 in Shreveport.
Moving from Port St. Lucie to Shreveport is a long-distance move of roughly 1,037 road miles, heading northwest from Florida to Louisiana.
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 $4,600 to $6,840 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 18 h 35 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 81 around Shreveport (46 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 Shreveport.
Port St. Lucie has a population of about 268,062 and Shreveport about 175,902. The two cities have comparable density (1,719 and 1,740 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Louisiana 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 | $1,840 | $2,240 | $2,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,760 | $3,360 | $4,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,600 | $5,610 | $6,840 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,350 | $8,970 | $10,940 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,110 | $12,330 | $15,050 |
$1,520–$2,140
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,950–$2,860
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,600–$6,840
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 $1,840 to $2,740 for a studio, $2,760 to $4,100 for a one-bedroom, $4,600 to $6,840 for a two-bedroom, $7,350 to $10,940 for a three-bedroom and $10,110 to $15,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,037 road miles (878 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 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 Florida into Louisiana 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 $1,520 to $2,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,950 to $2,860. 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–Shreveport corridor.