St. Petersburg, FL → Hoboken, NJ · Long-distance move

Movers from St. Petersburg to Hoboken

About 1,206 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,570–$8,290, delivery in 3–7 days, 547 carriers on the St. Petersburg side and 2,364 in Hoboken.

1,206 miroad distance
21 h 30 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,570–$8,2902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: St. Petersburg, Florida
To: Hoboken, New Jersey
Road distance: ≈ 1,206 miles (1,022 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 30 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 547 (188 interstate)
Movers at destination: 2,364 (1,242 interstate)

Reverse: Hoboken → St. Petersburg

Hoboken sits about 1,206 miles northeast of St. Petersburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to New Jersey 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 $5,570 to $8,290 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 21 h 30 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 2,364 around Hoboken (1,242 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 Hoboken.

St. Petersburg has a population of about 264,033 and Hoboken about 60,000. Hoboken is the denser city (48,335 people per square mile versus 4,180 in St. Petersburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that New Jersey does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from St. Petersburg to Hoboken

Full-service estimate for 1,206 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,230	$2,720	$3,310
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,340	$4,080	$4,970
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,570	$6,790	$8,290
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,910	$10,870	$13,260
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,250	$14,940	$18,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,690–$2,380

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

Portable container

$2,100–$3,080

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

Full-service mover

$5,570–$8,290

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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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 Hoboken (destination)

Piece Of Cake Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC

USDOT: 3066988
MC: 58659
Based in: New York, NY 10009 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 340 trucks, 360 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (646) 461-3422 Route Verify on FMCSA

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1003565
MC: 825910
Based in: Bronx, NY 10454 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (718) 928-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3728952
MC: 1315556
Based in: Brooklyn, NY 11214 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 207 trucks, 207 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (848) 444-3133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadway Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roadway Movers INC

USDOT: 1854436
MC: 671325
Based in: New York, NY 10472 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 190 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (212) 812-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 288155
MC: 186214
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (973) 589-5931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Venus Global Consulting

USDOT: 4498428
MC: 1779258
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (201) 452-3179 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2121392
MC: 739314
Based in: Kearny, NJ 07032 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (973) 900-9250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 674147
MC: 434921
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (973) 491-5151 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,364 movers in Hoboken

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,230 to $3,310 for a studio, $3,340 to $4,970 for a one-bedroom, $5,570 to $8,290 for a two-bedroom, $8,910 to $13,260 for a three-bedroom and $12,250 to $18,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hoboken from St. Petersburg?

About 1,206 road miles (1,022 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 30 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 New Jersey 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 Hoboken?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,690 to $2,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,080. 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–Hoboken corridor.