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St. Augustine, FL → Tampa, FL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from St. Augustine to Tampa

About 178 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,270–$3,370, delivery in 1–2 days, 71 carriers on the St. Augustine side and 1,059 in Tampa.

  • 178 miroad distance
  • 3 h 46 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,270–$3,3702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 178 miles (151 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 46 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Florida)
Movers at origin
71 (35 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,059 (368 interstate)

Reverse: Tampa → St. Augustine

Tampa sits about 178 miles southwest of St. Augustine, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,270 to $3,370 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 46 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 1,059 around Tampa (368 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 Tampa.

St. Augustine has a population of about 16,000 and Tampa about 413,554. Tampa is the denser city (3,377 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.

Cost of moving from St. Augustine to Tampa

Full-service estimate for 178 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,250 $1,530 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,360 $1,660 $2,020
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,270 $2,760 $3,370
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,620 $4,420 $5,390
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,980 $6,080 $7,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$330–$470

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

Portable container

$1,180–$1,730

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

Full-service mover

$2,270–$3,370

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 St. Augustine (origin)

Champion Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
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
Call (904) 521-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transway Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2480971
MC
858578
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32095 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (904) 239-1036 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ezcon Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4309942
MC
1679736
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (904) 490-8593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Minorcan Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
314177
MC
207187
Based in
St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (904) 824-3500 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Florida Transfer & Relocation INC

USDOT
1447613
MC
547090
Based in
Saint Augusitne, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unitrans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2014357
MC
717943
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (904) 294-9024 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving Van Lines

Interstate carrier

Legal name: T & J Truck Leasing LLC

USDOT
3262059
MC
1028487
Based in
St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helping Hands Movers Of St Augustine INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4574830
MC
1820223
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (904) 229-4118 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in St. Augustine

Near Tampa (destination)

Pods

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC

USDOT
1397252
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (727) 509-6895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Countrywide Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Countrywide Trucking Corp

USDOT
1073995
MC
447175
Based in
Tampa, FL 33610 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
154 trucks, 300 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (813) 944-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ltl

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lightning Transport And Logistics LLC

USDOT
2519126
MC
885234
Based in
Tampa, FL 33602 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 212 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (813) 444-5144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smith-Cargo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
929285
MC
400706
Based in
Riverview, FL 33578 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (954) 718-5766 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mtc Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2979890
MC
15958
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33759 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (727) 202-9293 Route Verify on FMCSA

First Class Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
944759
MC
405647
Based in
Tampa, FL 33619 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (813) 889-0308 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keynnect Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2845444
MC
717403
Based in
Tampa, FL 33609 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (813) 900-9758 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xpoint Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4336828
MC
1693955
Based in
Tampa, FL 33612 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (813) 291-8758 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,059 movers in Tampa

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from St. Augustine to Tampa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,360 to $2,020 for a one-bedroom, $2,270 to $3,370 for a two-bedroom, $3,620 to $5,390 for a three-bedroom and $4,980 to $7,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Tampa from St. Augustine?

About 178 road miles (151 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 46 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both St. Augustine and Tampa 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for St. Augustine to Tampa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $330 to $470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,180 to $1,730. 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 St. Augustine–Tampa corridor.