Moving from Jacksonville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL
About 218 miles inside Florida. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Florida, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Jacksonville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL covers about 218 miles and is a move within Florida. Full-service movers cost $981 – $1,308 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 279 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 218 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $981 – $1,308. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Florida
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Jacksonville to Saint Petersburg
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $736 – $981 | $530 – $706 | $353 – $471 |
| 1 bedroom | $883 – $1,177 | $636 – $848 | $424 – $565 |
| 2 bedrooms | $981 – $1,308 | $706 – $942 | $471 – $628 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,128 – $1,504 | $812 – $1,083 | $542 – $722 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,275 – $1,700 | $918 – $1,224 | $612 – $816 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,472 – $1,962 | $1,059 – $1,413 | $706 – $942 |
Transport only, for an estimated 218 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, Jacksonville to Saint Petersburg
218 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,090. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $981 to $1,308, 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 Jacksonville to Saint Petersburg
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 279 people a year (±171) moved from Duval County, FL, home to Jacksonville, to Pinellas County, FL, home to Saint Petersburg. Going the other way: about 451 people a year (±349). Movers from Duval County make up 0.5% of the 53,529 people a year who moved into Pinellas County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clay County, FL | 6,121 ±1,155 |
| St. Johns County, FL | 4,911 ±1,645 |
| Orange County, FL | 1,491 ±493 |
| Alachua County, FL | 1,430 ±526 |
| Escambia County, FL | 1,230 ±531 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, FL | 7,793 ±909 |
| Pasco County, FL | 3,039 ±562 |
| Hernando County, FL | 1,244 ±1,120 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 1,193 ±281 |
| Polk County, FL | 1,129 ±537 |
Licensed movers at each end
125 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Jacksonville. 30 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.4% of their 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suddath Workplace SolutionsUSDOT 3527089 | Jacksonville · 3 mi | 193 trucks | 10 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Reads Moving Systems of Florida IncUSDOT 1036149 | Jacksonville · 6 mi | 36 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| American Safety Movers IncUSDOT 1150728 | Jacksonville · 5 mi | 30 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Jacksonville LLCUSDOT 1892086 | Jacksonville · 5 mi | 12 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 4 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 3921532 | Jacksonville · 9 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Vision Moving Systems of Jacksonville IncUSDOT 1682808 | Jacksonville · 5 mi | 10 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Saint Petersburg end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Saint Petersburg: First Class Moving Systems Inc (Tampa, 50 trucks), Atlantic Relocation Systems (Sarasota, 17 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving (Sarasota, 14 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Largo, 10 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Florida, so Florida rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Florida licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Florida, so your protection on this 218-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Jacksonville to Saint Petersburg
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 218 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Saint Petersburg
A local move inside Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg are Tampa (about 20 mi), Cape Coral (about 101 mi), Orlando (about 110 mi).
Other routes from Jacksonville
All routes from Jacksonville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville to Gainesville, FL | ~71 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Jacksonville to Orlando, FL | ~145 mi | $653 – $870 |
| Jacksonville to Savannah, GA | ~146 mi | $657 – $876 |
| Jacksonville to Tallahassee, FL | ~183 mi | $824 – $1,098 |
| Jacksonville to Tampa, FL | ~200 mi | $900 – $1,200 |
| Jacksonville to Augusta, GA | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| Jacksonville to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~261 mi | $1,175 – $1,566 |
| Jacksonville to Cape Coral, FL | ~298 mi | $1,341 – $1,788 |
Also moving to Saint Petersburg: from Tampa, FL, from Cape Coral, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Gainesville, FL.
Jacksonville to Saint Petersburg moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jacksonville to Saint Petersburg?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 218 miles cost about $736 – $981 for a studio, $981 – $1,308 for a two-bedroom home and $1,128 – $1,504 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jacksonville to Saint Petersburg take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Jacksonville to Saint Petersburg?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $471 – $628 for a two-bedroom home, against $981 – $1,308 with full-service movers; a moving container is $706 – $942.
Is Jacksonville to Saint Petersburg an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Florida, so the move is regulated by Florida rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Florida requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Jacksonville to Saint Petersburg each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 279 people a year (margin of error ±171) moved from Duval County, which contains Jacksonville, to Pinellas County, which contains Saint Petersburg.
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.