Pods
Interstate carrier
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
- USDOT
- 1397252
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33762 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
The route from Tampa, FL to Rochester, NY covers roughly 1,280 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $5,960 to $8,860 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 46 min.
On the Tampa side there are 1,059 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (368 of them authorized for interstate work), and 306 around Rochester (95 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 Rochester.
Tampa has a population of about 413,554 and Rochester about 206,108. Rochester is the denser city (5,903 people per square mile versus 3,377 in Tampa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that New York does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Tampa to Rochester
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,380 | $2,910 | $3,540 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,570 | $4,360 | $5,320 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,960 | $7,260 | $8,860 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,530 | $11,620 | $14,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,100 | $15,980 | $19,490 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,770–$2,490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$2,160–$3,180
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$5,960–$8,860
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 Tampa (origin)
Countrywide Logistics
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Countrywide Trucking Corp
- USDOT
- 1073995
- MC
- 447175
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33610 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 154 trucks, 300 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Ltl
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Lightning Transport And Logistics LLC
- USDOT
- 2519126
- MC
- 885234
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33602 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 150 trucks, 212 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Smith-Cargo Transportation LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 929285
- MC
- 400706
- Based in
- Riverview, FL 33578 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 77 trucks, 75 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Mtc Freight LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2979890
- MC
- 15958
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33759 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 60 trucks, 65 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2017
First Class Moving Systems INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 944759
- MC
- 405647
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33619 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 50 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Keynnect Logistics INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2845444
- MC
- 717403
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33609 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 40 trucks, 40 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016
Xpoint Transportation
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4336828
- MC
- 1693955
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33612 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 33 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024
Near Rochester (destination)
US Commercial Freight INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1858362
- MC
- 663221
- Based in
- Rochester, NY 14621 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 301 trucks, 296 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2009
Wegmans Food Markets INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 185452
- MC
- 152450
- Based in
- Rochester, NY 14624 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 216 trucks, 387 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Custom Courier Solutions INC
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 1612855
- Based in
- Rochester, NY 14606 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 39 trucks, 34 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2007
Cargo Transit INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2346265
- MC
- 802875
- Based in
- Rochester, NY 14626 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 36 trucks, 36 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2012
Falcon Freight INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 2363517
- MC
- 810160
- Based in
- Rochester, NY 14613 (1 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 33 trucks, 38 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2012
Amj Home Delivery
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Amj Hd 23 INC
- USDOT
- 4058921
- MC
- 1539704
- Based in
- Rochester, NY 14623 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 21 trucks, 12 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
Sheridan Brothers Moving INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1203584
- MC
- 489094
- Based in
- Rochester, NY 14624 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 19 trucks, 6 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2004
Juan C Medina DBA Rogue Logistic
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Roque Logistic INC
- USDOT
- 3428666
- MC
- 1110266
- Based in
- Rochester, NY 14616 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 15 trucks, 16 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020