St. Petersburg, FL → Auburn, AL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from St. Petersburg to Auburn

About 443 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,050–$4,540, delivery in 1–3 days, 547 carriers on the St. Petersburg side and 77 in Auburn.

443 miroad distance
8 h 20 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,050–$4,5402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: St. Petersburg, Florida
To: Auburn, Alabama
Road distance: ≈ 443 miles (376 straight-line)
Drive time: 8 h 20 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 547 (188 interstate)
Movers at destination: 77 (40 interstate)

Reverse: Auburn → St. Petersburg

The route from St. Petersburg, FL to Auburn, AL covers roughly 443 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $3,050 to $4,540 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 20 min.

On the St. Petersburg side there are 547 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (188 of them authorized for interstate work), and 77 around Auburn (40 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 Auburn.

St. Petersburg has a population of about 264,033 and Auburn about 80,000. St. Petersburg is considerably denser (4,180 people per square mile versus 1,219), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Alabama does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from St. Petersburg to Auburn

Full-service estimate for 443 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,220	$1,490	$1,810
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,830	$2,230	$2,720
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,050	$3,720	$4,540
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,880	$5,950	$7,260
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,710	$8,180	$9,980

Rental truck (DIY)

$610–$850

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

Portable container

$1,420–$2,080

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

Full-service mover

$3,050–$4,540

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. Petersburg (origin)

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

Near Auburn (destination)

Lambert Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 105783
MC: 60083
Based in: Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (334) 745-5706 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cjr Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1416474
MC: 524357
Based in: Auburn, AL 36832 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (334) 887-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

Room2room Movers Auburn LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4551493
MC: 1807653
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (334) 740-6184 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wise Guys Moving LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3141732
MC: 99697
Based in: Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (334) 610-1593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Retriever Transport LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4092410
MC: 1559321
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (334) 300-3138 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calixto & Sons Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4471066
MC: 1764614
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (334) 413-8822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Randy Cottier

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 915147
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (334) 332-4975 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&ew Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J&ew Trucking LLC

USDOT: 1452911
MC: 549044
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (334) 663-4633 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 77 movers in Auburn

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,220 to $1,810 for a studio, $1,830 to $2,720 for a one-bedroom, $3,050 to $4,540 for a two-bedroom, $4,880 to $7,260 for a three-bedroom and $6,710 to $9,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Auburn from St. Petersburg?

About 443 road miles (376 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Florida into Alabama 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 St. Petersburg to Auburn?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $610 to $850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,080. 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. Petersburg–Auburn corridor.