Champion Transportation INC
- USDOT
- 1633941
- MC
- 602443
- Based in
- St Augustine, FL 32092 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 8 trucks, 6 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2007
St. Augustine, FL → Grand Rapids, MI · Long-distance move
About 1,102 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,850–$7,220, delivery in 3–7 days, 71 carriers on the St. Augustine side and 322 in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids sits about 1,102 miles north of St. Augustine, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Michigan 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 $4,850 to $7,220 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 19 h 42 min.
On the St. Augustine side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 of them authorized for interstate work), and 322 around Grand Rapids (185 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 Grand Rapids.
St. Augustine has a population of about 16,000 and Grand Rapids about 201,183. Grand Rapids is the denser city (4,440 people per square mile versus 1,505 in St. Augustine), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Michigan 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 | $1,940 | $2,370 | $2,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,910 | $3,550 | $4,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,850 | $5,920 | $7,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,760 | $9,470 | $11,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,670 | $13,020 | $15,880 |
$1,580–$2,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,000–$2,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,850–$7,220
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Augustine, FL → Grand Rapids, MI. 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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,940 to $2,890 for a studio, $2,910 to $4,330 for a one-bedroom, $4,850 to $7,220 for a two-bedroom, $7,760 to $11,550 for a three-bedroom and $10,670 to $15,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,102 road miles (934 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 42 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 Michigan 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 $1,580 to $2,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,950. 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 St. Augustine–Grand Rapids corridor.