Pods
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
Tampa, FL → Springfield, MA · Long-distance move
About 1,329 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,040–$8,980, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,059 carriers on the Tampa side and 213 in Springfield.
The route from Tampa, FL to Springfield, MA covers roughly 1,329 miles by road, a northeast-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 $6,040 to $8,980 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 23 h 37 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 213 around Springfield (155 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 Springfield.
Tampa has a population of about 413,554 and Springfield about 154,702. Springfield is the denser city (4,888 people per square mile versus 3,377 in Tampa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Massachusetts 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 | $2,410 | $2,940 | $3,590 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,620 | $4,420 | $5,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,040 | $7,360 | $8,980 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,660 | $11,780 | $14,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,280 | $16,200 | $19,760 |
$1,820–$2,560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,210–$3,240
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,040–$8,980
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Tampa, FL → Springfield, MA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,410 to $3,590 for a studio, $3,620 to $5,390 for a one-bedroom, $6,040 to $8,980 for a two-bedroom, $9,660 to $14,370 for a three-bedroom and $13,280 to $19,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,329 road miles (1,126 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 37 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 Massachusetts 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 $1,820 to $2,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,240. 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 Tampa–Springfield corridor.