Pods
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
St. Petersburg, FL → Naples, FL · Short-haul move
About 145 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,140–$3,190, delivery in 1–2 days, 547 carriers on the St. Petersburg side and 130 in Naples.
Naples sits about 145 miles southeast of St. Petersburg, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 12 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,140 and $3,190, before packing or storage.
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 130 around Naples (39 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 Naples.
St. Petersburg has a population of about 264,033 and Naples about 20,000. St. Petersburg is considerably denser (4,180 people per square mile versus 1,554), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,570 | $1,910 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,140 | $2,610 | $3,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,430 | $4,180 | $5,100 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,720 | $5,750 | $7,020 |
$300–$420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,140–$3,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Petersburg, FL → Naples, FL. 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.
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,290 to $1,910 for a one-bedroom, $2,140 to $3,190 for a two-bedroom, $3,430 to $5,100 for a three-bedroom and $4,720 to $7,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 145 road miles (123 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 12 min.
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.
No. Because both St. Petersburg and Naples 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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. Petersburg–Naples corridor.