Moving from Lexington, KY to Port Saint Lucie, FL
About 911 miles across a state line, from Kentucky 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 Lexington, KY to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers about 911 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,100 – $5,466 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 911 miles between Kentucky 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 $4,100 – $5,466 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 Lexington to Port Saint Lucie
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,075 – $4,100 | $2,214 – $2,952 | $1,476 – $1,968 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,690 – $4,919 | $2,656 – $3,542 | $1,771 – $2,361 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,100 – $5,466 | $2,952 – $3,936 | $1,968 – $2,624 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,714 – $6,286 | $3,394 – $4,526 | $2,263 – $3,017 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,329 – $7,106 | $3,837 – $5,116 | $2,558 – $3,411 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,149 – $8,199 | $4,427 – $5,903 | $2,952 – $3,936 |
Transport only, for an estimated 911 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, Lexington to Port Saint Lucie
911 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,555. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,100 to $5,466, 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 Lexington to Port Saint Lucie
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Fayette County, KY to St. Lucie County, FL, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Fayette County mostly go to the counties listed below.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 9,372 people a year (±3,044) moving from Kentucky to Florida and about 7,326 people a year (±1,925) from Florida to Kentucky — a net gain for Florida of about 2,046 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jessamine County, KY | 1,874 ±681 |
| Jefferson County, KY | 1,698 ±323 |
| Scott County, KY | 1,045 ±312 |
| Madison County, KY | 551 ±230 |
| Franklin County, KY | 498 ±222 |
| 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
11 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Lexington (39 counting those licensed only inside Kentucky). 6 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 3.6% of their 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Van LinesUSDOT 3406146 | Lexington · 2 mi | 26 trucks | 50 | 2.9% of 35 |
| My 3 Sons MovingUSDOT 2934159 | Winchester · 20 mi | 12 trucks | 19 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Supermen MovingUSDOT 4185806 | Lexington · 3 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| 2 Dudes MovingUSDOT 2440213 | Lexington · 7 mi | 6 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Mantra MoversUSDOT 4097785 | Lexington · 4 mi | 5 trucks | 6 | 20.0% of 5 |
| T Peavler Moving Systems LLCUSDOT 834062 | Harrodsburg · 28 mi | 5 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
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 Kentucky 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 Lexington 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 911 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 Lexington
All routes from Lexington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington to Frankfort, KY | ~27 mi | $505 – $817 |
| Lexington to Louisville, KY | ~82 mi | $505 – $817 |
| Lexington to Cincinnati, OH | ~85 mi | $505 – $817 |
| Lexington to Dayton, OH | ~141 mi | $635 – $846 |
| Lexington to Knoxville, TN | ~172 mi | $774 – $1,032 |
| Lexington to Indianapolis, IN | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
| Lexington to Columbus, OH | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Lexington to Nashville, TN | ~211 mi | $950 – $1,266 |
Also moving to Port Saint Lucie: from Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Hialeah, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Saint Petersburg, FL.
Lexington to Port Saint Lucie moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Lexington to Port Saint Lucie?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 911 miles cost about $3,075 – $4,100 for a studio, $4,100 – $5,466 for a two-bedroom home and $4,714 – $6,286 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Lexington 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 Lexington to Port Saint Lucie?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,968 – $2,624 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,100 – $5,466 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,952 – $3,936.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Lexington to Port Saint Lucie?
Yes. Lexington is in Kentucky and Port Saint Lucie is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 11 listed movers within 30 miles of Lexington hold it.
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.