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 → New Haven, CT · Long-distance move
About 1,281 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,690–$8,470, delivery in 3–7 days, 547 carriers on the St. Petersburg side and 242 in New Haven.
Moving from St. Petersburg to New Haven is a long-distance move of roughly 1,281 road miles, heading northeast from Florida to Connecticut.
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 $5,690 to $8,470 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 22 h 47 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 242 around New Haven (131 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 New Haven.
St. Petersburg has a population of about 264,033 and New Haven about 138,774. New Haven is the denser city (7,167 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. Connecticut is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Connecticut does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,280 | $2,780 | $3,390 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,420 | $4,160 | $5,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,690 | $6,940 | $8,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,110 | $11,110 | $13,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,520 | $15,270 | $18,630 |
$1,770–$2,490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,160–$3,180
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,690–$8,470
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Petersburg, FL → New Haven, CT. 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
Legal name: Reliance Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,280 to $3,390 for a studio, $3,420 to $5,080 for a one-bedroom, $5,690 to $8,470 for a two-bedroom, $9,110 to $13,550 for a three-bedroom and $12,520 to $18,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,281 road miles (1,086 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 47 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Florida into Connecticut 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,770 to $2,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,180. 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–New Haven corridor.