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Prescott, AZ → St. Petersburg, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Prescott to St. Petersburg

About 2,143 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,020–$10,440, delivery in 5–10 days, 32 carriers on the Prescott side and 547 in St. Petersburg.

  • 2,143 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,020–$10,4402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,143 miles (1,817 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
32 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
547 (188 interstate)

Reverse: St. Petersburg → Prescott

The route from Prescott, AZ to St. Petersburg, FL covers roughly 2,143 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,020 to $10,440 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 37 hours (5 driving days).

On the Prescott side there are 32 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 547 around St. Petersburg (188 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. Petersburg.

Prescott has a population of about 47,000 and St. Petersburg about 264,033. St. Petersburg is the denser city (4,180 people per square mile versus 931 in Prescott), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Prescott to St. Petersburg

Full-service estimate for 2,143 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,810 $3,420 $4,180
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,210 $5,130 $6,260
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,020 $8,560 $10,440
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,220 $13,690 $16,700
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,430 $18,820 $22,960

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,950–$4,170

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

Portable container

$2,930–$4,310

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

Full-service mover

$7,020–$10,440

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Prescott (origin)

Bunker Sawmill LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
687189
MC
319210
Based in
Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (928) 445-2374 Route Verify on FMCSA

Overall Moving Az

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4322387
MC
1686812
Based in
Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (928) 277-5822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movingon LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3244801
MC
1130380
Based in
Prescott, AZ 86301 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 910-6235 Route Verify on FMCSA

Run And See Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Run And See Moving Assistants LLC

USDOT
3310584
MC
1051514
Based in
Prescott, AZ 86303 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 848-5561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cts

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Central Trucking Services LLC

USDOT
3338136
MC
1064964
Based in
Prescott, AZ 86303 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (626) 557-5934 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moore Reliable Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9230429
MC
56867896
Based in
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (480) 768-8824 Route Verify on FMCSA

McWhites North American

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: McWhites Transfer INC

USDOT
533395
Based in
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (928) 772-9854 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frank & Jesse James Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Bianconi Properties LLC

USDOT
1900966
Based in
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (928) 445-5688 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 32 movers in Prescott

Near St. Petersburg (destination)

Pods

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC

USDOT
1397252
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (727) 509-6895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reliance Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Reliance Trucking LLC

USDOT
4171705
MC
1604690
Based in
Ruskin, FL 33570 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
73 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (813) 203-0189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keynnect Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2845444
MC
717403
Based in
Tampa, FL 33609 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (813) 900-9758 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joule Yacht Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
74296
MC
128791
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (727) 573-2627 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atl INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
896761
MC
274730
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (727) 572-8841 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nenic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2011835
MC
709021
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33764 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (727) 343-2575 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nitty Rose Shipping Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3860819
MC
1742220
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (727) 342-3728 Route Verify on FMCSA

Let'S Get Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2270761
MC
775415
Based in
St Petersburg, FL 33702 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (727) 532-9080 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 547 movers in St. Petersburg

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Prescott to St. Petersburg?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,810 to $4,180 for a studio, $4,210 to $6,260 for a one-bedroom, $7,020 to $10,440 for a two-bedroom, $11,220 to $16,700 for a three-bedroom and $15,430 to $22,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Petersburg from Prescott?

About 2,143 road miles (1,817 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Arizona 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 Prescott to St. Petersburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,950 to $4,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,930 to $4,310. 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 Prescott–St. Petersburg corridor.