Moving from Washington, DC to Port Saint Lucie, FL
About 962 miles across a state line, from District of Columbia into Florida, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Washington, DC to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers about 962 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,329 – $5,772 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 88 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 962 miles between District of Columbia and Florida, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,329 – $5,772 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Washington to Port Saint Lucie
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,247 – $4,329 | $2,338 – $3,117 | $1,558 – $2,078 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,896 – $5,195 | $2,805 – $3,740 | $1,870 – $2,494 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,329 – $5,772 | $3,117 – $4,156 | $2,078 – $2,771 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,978 – $6,638 | $3,584 – $4,779 | $2,390 – $3,186 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,628 – $7,504 | $4,052 – $5,403 | $2,701 – $3,602 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,494 – $8,658 | $4,675 – $6,234 | $3,117 – $4,156 |
Transport only, for an estimated 962 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Washington to Port Saint Lucie
962 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,810. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,329 to $5,772, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Washington to Port Saint Lucie
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for District of Columbia, DC to St. Lucie County, FL, but the wider metro table does: about 88 people a year (±76) moved from the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area to the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area. The other way: about 91 people a year (±63).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,878 people a year (±889) moving from District of Columbia to Florida and about 1,174 people a year (±578) from Florida to District of Columbia — a net gain for Florida of about 704 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Prince George's County, MD | 10,730 ±1,168 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 5,618 ±673 |
| Arlington County, VA | 3,566 ±703 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 2,910 ±534 |
| New York County, NY | 1,703 ±345 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach County, FL | 3,254 ±1,068 |
| Martin County, FL | 1,827 ±585 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 1,456 ±688 |
| Broward County, FL | 1,391 ±630 |
| Polk County, FL | 1,268 ±530 |
Licensed movers at each end
299 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Washington (481 counting those licensed only inside District of Columbia). 168 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.8% of their 949 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK Moving ServicesUSDOT 1065394 | Sterling · 24 mi | 173 trucks | 107 | 12.3% of 57 |
| Eagle Van Lines IncUSDOT 388638 | Temple Hills · 8 mi | 72 trucks | 94 | 37.7% of 53 |
| Town and Country Movers IncUSDOT 418499 | Gaithersburg · 20 mi | 64 trucks | 75 | 18.9% of 53 |
| A&A Transfer LLCUSDOT 503883 | Chantilly · 26 mi | 62 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 3 |
| MG Moving ServicesUSDOT 2455961 | Sterling · 24 mi | 58 trucks | 38 | 11.1% of 18 |
| Executive Moving Systems IncUSDOT 487595 | Woodbridge · 22 mi | 34 trucks | 20 | 33.3% of 12 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Port Saint Lucie end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Port Saint Lucie: A-1 Moving & Storage Comapny (Jupiter, 10 trucks), Seal Van Lines Inc (Fort Pierce, 6 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Port Saint Lucie, 5 trucks), Charles Sherman Movers Inc (Fort Pierce, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from District of Columbia into Florida, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Washington to Port Saint Lucie
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 962 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Port Saint Lucie
A local move inside Port Saint Lucie later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Port Saint Lucie are Fort Lauderdale (about 95 mi), Hialeah (about 114 mi), Miami (about 122 mi).
Other routes from Washington
All routes from Washington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington to Arlington, VA | ~4 mi | $525 – $873 |
| Washington to Annapolis, MD | ~35 mi | $525 – $873 |
| Washington to Baltimore, MD | ~42 mi | $525 – $873 |
| Washington to Frederick, MD | ~48 mi | $525 – $873 |
| Washington to Richmond, VA | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Washington to Wilmington, DE | ~115 mi | $518 – $690 |
| Washington to Philadelphia, PA | ~144 mi | $648 – $864 |
| Washington to Norfolk, VA | ~172 mi | $774 – $1,032 |
Also moving to Port Saint Lucie: from Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Hialeah, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Saint Petersburg, FL.
Washington to Port Saint Lucie moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Port Saint Lucie?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 962 miles cost about $3,247 – $4,329 for a studio, $4,329 – $5,772 for a two-bedroom home and $4,978 – $6,638 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Washington to Port Saint Lucie take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Washington to Port Saint Lucie?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,078 – $2,771 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,329 – $5,772 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,117 – $4,156.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Washington to Port Saint Lucie?
Yes. Washington is in District of Columbia and Port Saint Lucie is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 299 listed movers within 30 miles of Washington hold it.
How many people move from Washington to Port Saint Lucie each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 88 people a year (margin of error ±76) moved from the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area to the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.