($810+) Port St. Lucie, FL to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Port St. Lucie, FL to Newark, NJ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,157-mile move from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Newark, New Jersey, with prices running from $2,039 - $7,842. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $340 - $2,268 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Port St. Lucie and Newark are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Port St. Lucie movers tend to run around $224 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Port St. Lucie to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,039 - $4,407
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,454 - $5,900
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,173 - $7,842

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Port St. Lucie to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Port St. Lucie, FL to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Port St. Lucie movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Port St. Lucie to Newark?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Port St. Lucie, FL to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,287 and $4,480. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Port St. Lucie runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Port St. Lucie to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,287 - $2,313
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,691 - $3,288
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,266 - $4,480

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Port St. Lucie, FL and Newark, NJ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $794 in Port St. Lucie, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $85 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $170 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Port St. Lucie to Newark?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Port St. Lucie, FL to Newark, NJ

A rental truck for this 1,157-mile move from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Newark, New Jersey, costs between $733 and $2,086. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $417 - $477
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Port St. Lucie daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Port St. Lucie to Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $733 - $1,469
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $859 - $1,799
• 4+ bedrooms: $995 - $2,086

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $417 - $477 for the 1,157-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for about 5 hours typically costs around $794.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,157-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $170 per night, adding $340 - $510 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $57 and $340.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Port St. Lucie to Newark?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Port St. Lucie, FL to Newark, NJ

If you're moving a larger household from Port St. Lucie, Florida, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Newark, New Jersey.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,260 and $2,578.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Port St. Lucie to Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,170 - $2,124
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,260 - $2,578
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,759 - $3,619

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $85 - $170 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Port St. Lucie, Florida, typically costs $794.

What are the best freight companies from Port St. Lucie to Newark?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Walpole, Inc. (4.46/5 stars): Walpole, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Port St. Lucie, FL vs Newark, NJ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Newark, side by side with Port St. Lucie on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.