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Port St. Lucie, FL

Sterling Heights, MI → Port St. Lucie, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Sterling Heights to Port St. Lucie

About 1,260 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,240–$7,800, delivery in 3–7 days, 754 carriers on the Sterling Heights side and 271 in Port St. Lucie.

  • 1,260 miroad distance
  • 22 h 25 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,240–$7,8002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,260 miles (1,068 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 25 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
754 (308 interstate)
Movers at destination
271 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Port St. Lucie → Sterling Heights

Port St. Lucie sits about 1,260 miles south of Sterling Heights, which makes this an interstate relocation from Michigan to Florida 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 $5,240 to $7,800 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 25 min.

On the Sterling Heights side there are 754 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (308 of them authorized for interstate work), and 271 around Port St. Lucie (104 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 Port St. Lucie.

Sterling Heights has a population of about 133,931 and Port St. Lucie about 268,062. Sterling Heights is considerably denser (3,691 people per square mile versus 1,719), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Sterling Heights to Port St. Lucie

Full-service estimate for 1,260 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,100 $2,560 $3,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,140 $3,840 $4,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,240 $6,390 $7,800
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,390 $10,230 $12,480
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,530 $14,060 $17,160

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,740–$2,460

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

Portable container

$2,140–$3,150

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

Full-service mover

$5,240–$7,800

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Sterling Heights (origin)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Priority Waste LLC

USDOT
3097519
Based in
Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (586) 228-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC

USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (800) 233-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (586) 343-8680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465324
MC
852043
Based in
Harrison Township, MI 48045 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (810) 533-8989 Route Verify on FMCSA

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1556061
MC
578193
Based in
Warren, MI 48091 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (866) 943-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1339068
MC
515593
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (586) 775-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mra

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mobility Resource Associates INC

USDOT
896198
MC
196605
Based in
Madison Heights, MI 48071 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (248) 629-2929 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

Near Port St. Lucie (destination)

Two Men And A Truck - Treasure Coast

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Dragon 4

USDOT
4445487
MC
1751074
Based in
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (513) 550-4706 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luma Logistic Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3484884
MC
1144987
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34987 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

We Do It All For You LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4153846
MC
1595104
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34983 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (954) 213-4144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vyto Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3170922
MC
118277
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34983 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (708) 717-4266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Service Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
756366
MC
341513
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34984 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (954) 520-2325 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bmsi Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3580467
MC
1209251
Based in
Ft Pierce, FL 34950 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 201-7866 Route Verify on FMCSA

Turbo Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2350492
MC
804603
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34953 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (772) 224-5094 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calomar Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3883845
MC
1425767
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34953 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (305) 504-4614 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 271 movers in Port St. Lucie

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sterling Heights to Port St. Lucie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,100 to $3,120 for a studio, $3,140 to $4,680 for a one-bedroom, $5,240 to $7,800 for a two-bedroom, $8,390 to $12,480 for a three-bedroom and $11,530 to $17,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port St. Lucie from Sterling Heights?

About 1,260 road miles (1,068 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 25 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 Michigan into Florida 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 Sterling Heights to Port St. Lucie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,740 to $2,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,150. 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 Sterling Heights–Port St. Lucie corridor.