Sterling Heights, MI

The Villages, FL → Sterling Heights, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from The Villages to Sterling Heights

About 1,118 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,890–$7,280, delivery in 3–7 days, 240 carriers on the The Villages side and 754 in Sterling Heights.

  • 1,118 miroad distance
  • 19 h 59 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,890–$7,2802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,118 miles (947 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 59 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
240 (91 interstate)
Movers at destination
754 (308 interstate)

Reverse: Sterling Heights → The Villages

Moving from The Villages to Sterling Heights is a long-distance move of roughly 1,118 road miles, heading north from Florida to Michigan.

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 $4,890 to $7,280 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 19 h 59 min.

On the The Villages side there are 240 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 754 around Sterling Heights (308 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 Sterling Heights.

The Villages has a population of about 85,000 and Sterling Heights about 133,931. Sterling Heights is the denser city (3,691 people per square mile versus 2,422 in The Villages), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Michigan does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from The Villages to Sterling Heights

Full-service estimate for 1,118 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,960 $2,390 $2,910
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,930 $3,580 $4,370
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,890 $5,960 $7,280
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,830 $9,540 $11,640
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,760 $13,120 $16,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,600–$2,260

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

Portable container

$2,020–$2,970

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

Full-service mover

$4,890–$7,280

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 The Villages (origin)

Edos & Sons Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4581369
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5,450 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Quality Moving Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544769
MC
9962
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Justo E Gonzalez

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2453857
MC
877088
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Strictly Business Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1954847
MC
694166
Based in
Wildwood, FL 34785 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

The Transporter Firm LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3610741
MC
1444640
Based in
Summerfield, FL 34491 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Here To There Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3794613
MC
1363449
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

G A Snap Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3270292
MC
1032289
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Sutherland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2017545
MC
1452714
Based in
The Villages, FL 32163 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 240 movers in The Villages

Near Sterling Heights (destination)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3097519
Based in
Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Universal

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

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

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

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

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

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

Mra

Licensed interstate
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

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from The Villages to Sterling Heights?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,960 to $2,910 for a studio, $2,930 to $4,370 for a one-bedroom, $4,890 to $7,280 for a two-bedroom, $7,830 to $11,640 for a three-bedroom and $10,760 to $16,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sterling Heights from The Villages?

About 1,118 road miles (947 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 59 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 Florida into Michigan 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 The Villages to Sterling Heights?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,600 to $2,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,970. 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 The Villages–Sterling Heights corridor.