Cheney Brothers INC
- USDOT
- 41648
- MC
- 895890
- Based in
- Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 753 trucks, 975 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
West Palm Beach, FL → St. Augustine, FL · Regional long-distance move
About 271 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,610–$3,880, delivery in 1–3 days, 446 carriers on the West Palm Beach side and 71 in St. Augustine.
The route from West Palm Beach, FL to St. Augustine, FL covers roughly 271 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,610 to $3,880 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 22 min.
On the West Palm Beach side there are 446 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (162 of them authorized for interstate work), and 71 around St. Augustine (35 interstate). For an in-state 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 St. Augustine.
West Palm Beach has a population of about 127,189 and St. Augustine about 16,000. West Palm Beach is considerably denser (2,182 people per square mile versus 1,505), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,560 | $1,910 | $2,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,610 | $3,180 | $3,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,170 | $5,090 | $6,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,740 | $7,000 | $8,530 |
$430–$600
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,260–$1,860
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,610–$3,880
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for West Palm Beach, FL → St. Augustine, FL. 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 $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,560 to $2,330 for a one-bedroom, $2,610 to $3,880 for a two-bedroom, $4,170 to $6,210 for a three-bedroom and $5,740 to $8,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 271 road miles (229 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 22 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
No. Because both West Palm Beach and St. Augustine are in Florida, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $430 to $600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,860. 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 West Palm Beach–St. Augustine corridor.