Moving from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Gainesville, FL
About 238 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 Port Saint Lucie, FL to Gainesville, FL covers about 238 miles and is a move within Florida. Full-service movers cost $1,071 – $1,428 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 168 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 238 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 $1,071 – $1,428. 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 Port Saint Lucie to Gainesville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $803 – $1,071 | $578 – $771 | $386 – $514 |
| 1 bedroom | $964 – $1,285 | $694 – $925 | $463 – $617 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,071 – $1,428 | $771 – $1,028 | $514 – $685 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,232 – $1,642 | $887 – $1,182 | $591 – $788 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,392 – $1,856 | $1,002 – $1,337 | $668 – $891 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,607 – $2,142 | $1,157 – $1,542 | $771 – $1,028 |
Transport only, for an estimated 238 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, Port Saint Lucie to Gainesville
238 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,190. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,071 to $1,428, 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 Port Saint Lucie to Gainesville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 168 people a year (±92) moved from St. Lucie County, FL, home to Port Saint Lucie, to Alachua County, FL, home to Gainesville. Going the other way: about 129 people a year (±179). Movers from St. Lucie County make up 0.7% of the 25,289 people a year who moved into Alachua County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Martin County, FL | 1,400 ±472 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 1,090 ±487 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 769 ±458 |
| Osceola County, FL | 672 ±886 |
| Indian River County, FL | 664 ±333 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 1,680 ±421 |
| Broward County, FL | 1,463 ±381 |
| Duval County, FL | 1,430 ±526 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 1,307 ±342 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 907 ±246 |
Licensed movers at each end
50 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Port Saint Lucie. 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 Moving & Storage ComapnyUSDOT 872307 | Jupiter · 25 mi | 10 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Seal Van Lines IncUSDOT 581596 | Fort Pierce · 15 mi | 6 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 1 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 3399348 | Port Saint Lucie · 6 mi | 5 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Charles Sherman Movers IncUSDOT 2969945 | Fort Pierce · 8 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Bald Eagle Moving LLCUSDOT 2987316 | Jupiter · 26 mi | 4 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 4 |
| National Moving AssociationUSDOT 3966777 | Jupiter · 29 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Gainesville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Gainesville: A Turner Moving & Storage Inc (Gainesville, 8 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Gainesville, 6 trucks), Ox Strong Moving (Gainesville, 4 trucks), Taylor's Moving & Storage (Gainesville, 4 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 238-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 Port Saint Lucie to Gainesville
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 238 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 Gainesville
A local move inside Gainesville 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 Gainesville are Jacksonville (about 71 mi), Orlando (about 114 mi), Tampa (about 140 mi).
Other routes from Port Saint Lucie
All routes from Port Saint Lucie, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale, FL | ~95 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Miami, FL | ~122 mi | $549 – $732 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Orlando, FL | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Tampa, FL | ~157 mi | $707 – $942 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Tallahassee, FL | ~374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Port Saint Lucie to New Haven, CT | ~1,233 mi | $5,549 – $7,398 |
Also moving to Gainesville: from Jacksonville, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Tampa, FL, from Tallahassee, FL.
Port Saint Lucie to Gainesville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Port Saint Lucie to Gainesville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 238 miles cost about $803 – $1,071 for a studio, $1,071 – $1,428 for a two-bedroom home and $1,232 – $1,642 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Port Saint Lucie to Gainesville 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 Port Saint Lucie to Gainesville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $514 – $685 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,071 – $1,428 with full-service movers; a moving container is $771 – $1,028.
Is Port Saint Lucie to Gainesville 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 Port Saint Lucie to Gainesville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 168 people a year (margin of error ±92) moved from St. Lucie County, which contains Port Saint Lucie, to Alachua County, which contains Gainesville.
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.