St. Petersburg, FL → Bentonville, AR · Long-distance move

Movers from St. Petersburg to Bentonville

About 1,062 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,590–$6,820, delivery in 3–7 days, 547 carriers on the St. Petersburg side and 57 in Bentonville.

1,062 miroad distance
19 h 1 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,590–$6,8202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: St. Petersburg, Florida
To: Bentonville, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 1,062 miles (900 straight-line)
Drive time: 19 h 1 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 547 (188 interstate)
Movers at destination: 57 (43 interstate)

Reverse: Bentonville → St. Petersburg

Moving from St. Petersburg to Bentonville is a long-distance move of roughly 1,062 road miles, heading northwest from Florida to Arkansas.

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 $4,590 to $6,820 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 1 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 57 around Bentonville (43 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 Bentonville.

St. Petersburg has a population of about 264,033 and Bentonville about 60,000. St. Petersburg is considerably denser (4,180 people per square mile versus 1,528), 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 Arkansas than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Arkansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from St. Petersburg to Bentonville

Full-service estimate for 1,062 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,830	$2,240	$2,730
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,750	$3,360	$4,090
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,590	$5,590	$6,820
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,340	$8,950	$10,920
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,090	$12,300	$15,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,540–$2,180

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

Portable container

$1,970–$2,890

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

Full-service mover

$4,590–$6,820

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 Bentonville (destination)

North Arkansas Wholesale Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wal-Mart Transportation LLC

USDOT: 63585
MC: 311233
Based in: Bentonville, AR 72716 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13,618 trucks, 16,466 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 204-4297 Verify on FMCSA

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3775206
MC: 1349323
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 96 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 989-2492 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transcold LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3264958
MC: 1029820
Based in: Springdale, AR 72762 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (479) 644-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R & R Packaging INC

USDOT: 838084
MC: 436271
Based in: Gravette, AR 72736 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (479) 787-7005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Nw Arkansas

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Arkansas INC

USDOT: 1543877
MC: 574367
Based in: Bentonville, AR 72712 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (479) 271-8228 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 111766
MC: 172371
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 770-6012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2445809
MC: 844007
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (888) 782-5828 Route Verify on FMCSA

B2 Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: B2 Delivery LLC

USDOT: 3219041
MC: 1006995
Based in: Rogers, AR 72756 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (479) 636-0612 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Bentonville

Tips for this move

Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Bentonville if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,830 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,090 for a one-bedroom, $4,590 to $6,820 for a two-bedroom, $7,340 to $10,920 for a three-bedroom and $10,090 to $15,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bentonville from St. Petersburg?

About 1,062 road miles (900 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 1 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Florida into Arkansas 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 Bentonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,540 to $2,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,970 to $2,890. 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–Bentonville corridor.